Wenger Slams Arteta's Treatment of Ramsdale and Raya

Arsene Wenger, the legendary former Arsenal manager, has criticized current boss Mikel Arteta for his handling of keepers Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya. Despite Ramsdale impressing last season, Arteta brought in Raya on loan from Brentford in the summer. Wenger believes Arteta should have stuck with Ramsdale and has questioned the lack of clarity in the goalkeeper hierarchy.

Wenger Supports Ramsdale

Wenger expressed his support for Ramsdale and believes the young goalkeeper has the chance to reclaim his place in the team. He praised Ramsdale's decisive saves from last season but acknowledged that there were concerns about his distribution.

The Key to a Good Keeper

When asked about the key attributes of a good goalkeeper, Wenger emphasized the importance of stopping balls from going into the net. He also discussed the balance between shot-stopping and distribution, noting that a goalkeeper's primary job is to defend.

Wenger's Belief in Clear Hierarchy

Wenger shared his belief in having a clear first-choice goalkeeper and dismissed the idea of rotation. He emphasized the need for clarity in the goalkeeper hierarchy, stating that a lack of clarity does not work.

It seems that the debate over Arsenal's goalkeeper selection policy will continue, with Wenger offering his own perspective on the matter. Only time will tell if Arteta will make any changes based on this criticism.