Mikel Arteta says he “understands” Aaron Ramsdale’s frustrations after he was changed by David Raya for Arsenal’s final two matches.
Summer season signing Raya made his debut in final weekend’s win at Everton and saved his place for the midweek Champions League victory over PSV Eindhoven.
Arteta has not but determined who will begin Sunday’s sport in opposition to Tottenham.
“I endure and care about each participant who’s not enjoying, however that is the competitors,” mentioned the Gunners boss.
“That is my job as properly to make choices in the very best manner for the group.”
England goalkeeper Ramsdale had began 52 successive Premier League video games for Arsenal earlier than lacking out to Raya, a summer season mortgage signing from Brentford, at Goodison Park final Sunday.
Arteta performed down the importance of the choice after the sport, saying he was completely satisfied to rotate goalkeepers as he would any outfield place.
Requested at a information convention on Friday about Ramsdale’s response, the Spaniard mentioned: “I perceive [his frustration] and it is very troublesome for each participant.
“He is been very supportive and good across the place and that is what I count on from each single participant as a result of while you’re on the sector there may be another person who’s not so it really works each methods. Thus far he is been excellent.
“It’s exhausting and with different gamers it is the identical. Aaron is an distinctive character and has a charisma and aura round him and everyone knows that.
“Now we have to take care of that however I must make a line-up to arrange for the sport.”
Requested whether or not Ramsdale, who signed a brand new long-term contract in Might, would come again into the facet for this weekend’s north London derby, Arteta mentioned: “I have not determined who will begin.”
