Essential The Official Football (Soccer) Thread - The Scriptures Prophesied the Messiah Plays 3-4-3

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Arteta didn’t definitively say that Raya was his #1 when he signed and was alluding to rotating between the two based on opposition/competition. Factor in that Raya has undoubtedly had shaky moments in the last 4-5 games, it’s created this current situation because Ramsdale is a fan favourite.

Everything raya was praised about I don't see it.

All this talk I heard about he'll distribute the ball better and ish.
 

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Everything raya was praised about I don't see it.

All this talk I heard about he'll distribute the ball better and ish.
Statistically its there, but there are still moments that feel like when Leno was trying to play out the back. His risk management seems to be poor. I'd like to see some counter pressing passes
 

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Arteta didn’t definitively say that Raya was his #1 when he signed and was alluding to rotating between the two based on opposition/competition. Factor in that Raya has undoubtedly had shaky moments in the last 4-5 games, it’s created this current situation because Ramsdale is a fan favourite.
I think Raya was brought in to replace Ramsdale. I just don't think Arteta wanted to be blunt about it. Ramsdale being a fan favourite might be an issue but I think he's definitely the number 2. Just like Ramsdale was brought in to replace Leno. I don't think Arteta explicitly said Ramsdale was the new number 1 when signing him.
 

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