Arsenal legend David Seaman has praised Aaron Ramsdale for taking his chance this season.
Ramsdale has established himself as first choice between the posts at the Emirates Stadium but, despite Seaman being a big fan, he is not afraid to dish out the tough love.
“When he first came, a lot of Arsenal fans were asking questions as to why we're spending £30million on a number two because they couldn't really see him replacing Bernd Leno," former Arsenal goalkeeper Seaman told the PA news agency, ahead of Soccer Aid 2022.
“Then obviously, Aaron got his chance and I know it is a pun but he's taking it with with both hands. He has properly grabbed it and shown what he can do.
“A lot of people were saying to me, 'but he's been relegated with Bournemouth and Sheffield United'.
"That, for me, is a brilliant experience. That experience of playing under pressure and a relegation fight, trust me, is a lot worse than going for titles.
“He's just gone on and he's just he's getting better and better. His confidence is there for all to see.
“When Bruno Fernandes missed that penalty for Manchester United and he was charging up to him and giving it the full Martin Keown, I was like 'hold on a bit Aaron, you didn't even save it' but that just shows that he motivates himself through things like that."
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