Thomas Frank shared his conversation with an Arsenal player after their loss against Brentford.

During Saturday's match against Brentford, Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made a costly mistake that almost cost his team the game. This was his first Premier League appearance since November, when he faced Brentford in the reverse fixture. Ramsdale was filling in for the ineligible David Raya, who is on loan from Brentford.

For most of the first half, Ramsdale had very little to do until the fourth minute of injury time. Unfortunately, he made a crucial error when he tried to clear the ball but ended up kicking it into his own net. This gave Brentford an unexpected advantage and left Ramsdale feeling horrified.

However, to his credit, Ramsdale made two incredible saves in the second half that kept the scores level. These saves proved to be crucial when Brentford's Kai Havertz scored the winning goal in the closing stages of the game. It was a tough loss for Arsenal, especially considering the own goal by Ramsdale.

After the game, Thomas Frank, Brentford's manager, was asked if he instructed his team to target Ramsdale deliberately. In response, he defended Ramsdale and praised the superb pressure from Brentford's Yoane Wissa, who caused the mistake. Frank also acknowledged that it could have happened to any goalkeeper, and it was not a deliberate error.

He further explained that Brentford's strategy was to put immense pressure on Arsenal's defense and force them to play long balls. In this situation, Ramsdale's mistake was a result of Wissa's fantastic pressure, and it was not a reflection of his skills as a goalkeeper.

When asked about what he told Ramsdale after the game, Frank stated that he reassured him of his abilities and did not want him to take the blame for the mistake. He emphasized that it was not a mistake but rather a great play by Wissa. Frank praised Ramsdale and expressed confidence in his skills as a goalkeeper.

It was a tough game for Ramsdale, who may be leaving Arsenal soon. But Frank's words of support and encouragement may have helped ease the pressure on him. Despite the loss, both managers showed sportsmanship and acknowledged the talent and effort of the players on the opposing team.

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