Matt Turner and Shay Given on advice to David Raya
“Work hard, it's not going to be easy. No matter how well you train, make the most of your opportunities, I guess, but Aaron [Ramsdale is] a really great goalkeeper, but I guess also the culture.
“You need to understand the culture of being at Arsenal. You need to be able to push, but also support and I think that's something that I did really well. I was pushing, but I was also there to support, not only Aaron but the best of the team.
“There's no doubt that I pushed him every single day, he became a really solid goalkeeper last year. It felt like every time I played well in the Europa League or FA Cup he followed that up with two or three really good performances in the league.
“Every time I thought the door was a little bit cracked, he stepped his performances up on the pitch and I know I pushed him every day in training and I can hold that close to my heart and I'm happy to see him doing well and I'm hoping that he can stay between the sticks.” [@ESPNUK].
Shay Given:
I think Mikel Arteta is causing a problem bringing David Raya to Arsenal: “I would look at it and say you’re signing a problem, for me. Because Ramsdale was one of Arsenal’s best players last season and had some big performances.
“If you’re bringing in Raya, who’s a number one in his own right then you’re causing yourself a problem. I don’t think Raya, who’s the number one at Brentford, is leaving to be number two at Arsenal. If I was in that position I’d not go to any club as no2, no chance.
“I don’t understand why Arteta wants to bring him in. The goalie coach is from Brentford and he likes him so maybe he’s given him some reassurances he’ll be number one. But I wouldn’t be happy if I was Aaron Ramsdale.”
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