You must fight for the team — Arsenal's David Raya tells Ramsdale as goalkeeper war continues

You must fight for the team — Arsenal's David Raya tells Ramsdale as goalkeeper war continues

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 14:30 - 21.09.2023

David Raya has been in goal for Arsenal's last two games after Mikel Arteta made the shocking decision to drop Aaron Ramsdale.

David Raya has sent a blunt message to Aaron Ramsdale telling him that he must fight for the team.

Ramsdale was taken out of the starting line up for the 1-0 victory against Everton, a decision that raised eyebrows.

David Raya replaced Aaron Ramsdale in the  Arsenal line up || Image credit: Imago

Raya, arrived on loan from Brentford this summer and has now displaced Ramsdale iin goal for the Gunners' last two games.

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Arsenal goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale and David Raya

Asked about Mikel Arteta's decision to promote him to the starting XI, Raya said:

 "That's his choice, it's not my choice. "If Aaron comes back in he needs to fight for the team and to win games.

"I think it's the first time that two top goalies are on the same team. That's just part of football now.

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