Micah Richards has said that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has created a problem with two players at the Gunners.
The former Manchester City star has given his take on the issue between Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya.
So, what has Micah Richards said about Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya? Let’s take a look.
What’s the story?
Well, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is using David Raya as the number one goalkeeper now. Aaron Ramsdale has become the back-up.
Ramsdale started the season as the first-choice goalkeeper for Arsenal, but Raya is now the number one between the posts for the North London club.
There is speculation that Arsenal will make Raya’s loan deal from Brentford permanent. Some have urged Ramsdale to leave Arsenal and move somewhere else.
Former Manchester City star Micah Richards believes that Arteta has created a problem for himself by signing Raya when he had a very good goalkeeper in Ramsdale already.
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Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast: “I just think Arteta, and I love Arteta, I think he is a top manager, I have fully bought into what he is going to do.
“But the whole Ramsdale/Raya situation I just believe it’s caused uncertainty and when you are going for the league it has caused uncertainty.
“In terms of Raya’s performances he has actually done alright but he has made a few bad mistakes and that’s all anyone is talking about.
“So I think it’s an unwanted distraction and other teams fighting for the title have a smoother, less distractions going on. So I think top two or top three.”
Aaron Ramsdale could displace David Raya in Arsenal XI
In my opinion, Aaron Ramsdale needs to be patient. I believe that the England international goalkeeper could get back into the Arsenal starting lineup.
David Raya is making mistakes. The Spain international goalkeeper does not seem to be too confident when opposition players press and attack him.
Raya also needs to work on claiming crosses. Ramsdale should be ready because Arteta could decide to drop the Spaniard if his performances do not improve.
After all, Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League title this season, and Arteta will not want any weak link in his team.