Premier League News: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Matt Turner as he believes the goalkeeper is ‘on the right track’ in his career.
Matt Turner stole the show with his scintillating display against Canada in the CONCACAF Gold Cup after saving two penalty kicks to lead the United States to victory. In fact, Turner has saved 11 of the 25 penalties he’s faced in his career, from the USL Championship to the World Cup, and there’s no question he’s the number one pick between sticks for the United States.
However, at club level, Aaron Ramsdale continues to reign supreme as he has become entrance indisputable for Arsenal. However, Mikel Arteta believes Turner can provide fierce competition for the England keeper.
“First of all, just like last year which is a great contribution to the team and a great contribution to the unity of the goalkeepers because he is very competitive and keeps everyone at the best level every day. Then when he plays, he plays very well with us and with the national team, he has been exceptional, so I think he is on the right track,” Arteta explained after Arsenal beat the MLS All-Stars 5-0 at Audi Field, USA, on Thursday (20/7). ) yesterday.
“Obviously he needs a vacation because it’s been a very long year for him, I don’t know how many competitions he’s been to, but there have been a lot and he needs a rest. When that’s done he’ll be back with us.”
Arsenal will compete for silverware on several fronts in 2024-24 and Turner will hope to feature at least regularly in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup, if not in the Premier League and Champions League. While Turner was enjoying his vacation, the gunners will be back in action in a pre-season friendly against Manchester United this weekend.
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