Arsenal player Matt Turner sends Mikel Arteta message regarding lack of game time
Matt Turner, the goalkeeper for Arsenal, has admitted that despite his desire to play more, he cannot complain about Aaron Ramsdale’s current form.
Turner joined the north London club last summer but has struggled for consistent playing time, as Ramsdale is Mikel Arteta’s starting goalkeeper. Even though he would like to play more, the American international praised Arteta and Ramsdale, the latter of whom he has become close friends with.
Speaking of the Gunners’ manager, he told CBS: “He is a super respectful person. He has love not only for the players but also their families and their wives and kids. He goes up to them after games, he shakes their hand, looks them in the eye and gives them a hug and a kiss.
“It makes your family feel a part of the success as well. He’s done a great job of creating a [positive] atmosphere. I’m not the type of person who takes their job lightly. I want to be playing every single chance I can get.
“I show up to training with the right mentality. I work really, really hard to improve in the areas I need to. I’m trying to compete to get onto the field. I think Aaron Ramsdale and I have become better goalkeepers from challenging each other.
“Obviously, he is having a great season and is making big saves in big moments. I can’t really complain with where I stand but I am working really, really hard. I hold him accountable and he holds me accountable. We’ve been developing a close relationship which has pushed us both forward.”
Ramsdale has had an outstanding season, recording 12 clean sheets and delivering a number of outstanding displays, including his man-of-the-match performance against Liverpool last weekend.
Arsenal player Matt Turner sends Mikel Arteta message regarding lack of game time
