Maybe this is knee jerk. But Ramsdale is somehow able to fire up what's in front of him in situations like this in a way I haven't seen from Raya. Sometimes you need a mad bastard with a bit of fire to wake the team up.

[–] Astrealix 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is what I've been saying for the past like, 3 weeks :p Ramsdale has a higher ceiling on current performance, even though he has a lower floor. I'd rather Ramsdale. Especially since Raya hasn't been great.

[–] soycapitan451 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For me it's personality, there's a reason we got so many points from losing positions last year (some might also say there's a reason why we were behind in the first place). Raya is better at plucking the ball out of the air on crosses, but I just don't see any other benefit to him under the eye test.

Raya has now made two mistakes in back to back games that have contributed to a goal being conceded. I would like Ramsdale to start against City, doubt it will happen, though.

[–] Astrealix 4 points 1 year ago

I think Ramsdale is better at making saves as well when they matter. I can see how Raya's better on the ball, but the bottom line is we need to not concede if we want to win.

[–] kaleid 2 points 1 year ago

I also think he saves the second goal. I may be biased though.