April 30th 2024.
David Raya has moved up in the rankings at Arsenal, surpassing Aaron Ramsdale. Former Arsenal player Jens Lehmann is questioning Mikel Arteta's decision to replace Ramsdale with Raya at the beginning of the season. Ramsdale, who joined Arsenal in a £30 million deal from Sheffield United in 2021, seemed to have secured his position as the club's number one goalkeeper, having made 78 appearances in his first two seasons under Arteta. However, there was some surprise when the Gunners signed Brentford's David Raya on a season-long loan last summer, and the 28-year-old Spaniard has since become Arteta's first-choice keeper.
Raya faced intense scrutiny in the early stages of his Arsenal career due to a series of high-profile errors, leading many fans to question why Ramsdale was not getting more playing time in the Premier League. While Raya seemed to be finding his footing in recent weeks, a costly mistake in Arsenal's win over Tottenham has reignited the debate. Lehmann, a member of Arsene Wenger's Invincibles, still does not understand Arteta's reasoning, stating, "I never ever understood the Ramsdale decision...it just doesn't make sense."
Lehmann, who has high praise for Arteta's work at Arsenal, believes that in order to be considered a big club, they must consistently win trophies. He was disappointed with Arsenal's loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League and believes that to truly be a top club, they must not only compete but also come out on top in these high-stakes matches.
Lehmann also comments on the differences between the current Arsenal team and the Invincibles. He notes that the current team is more cautious and slower with the ball, often taking multiple touches before making a pass. In contrast, the Invincibles were known for their quick one-touch play. Lehmann believes that the bravest teams are the ones that win trophies, and he hopes that Arsenal can regain their place at the top of the league. However, he also acknowledges that it has been 20 years since Arsenal last won the title and that it will not be an easy feat to achieve.
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