Matt Turner sends message to Mikel Arteta over lack of Arsenal game time
Posted by  badge Boss on Apr 12, 2023 - 11:51PM
Matt Turner has still not played a Premier League game for Arsenal (Picture: Getty)

Arsenal goalkeeper has admitted he is keen for more game time and says he is working ‘really, really hard’ to impress manager Mikel Arteta.

Turner has been forced to play second fiddle to first choice since he moved to the Emirates from New England Revolution in the summer.

The 28-year-old United States international has not featured in the Premier League this season and has made a total of seven appearances for the Gunners.

Five came in the before Arsenal crashed out to Sporting Lisbon and the other two in the as they were knocked out by Manchester City.

Quizzed about his career so far in north , Turner told CBS Sports Golazo: ‘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.’

Asked about Arteta, Turner added: ‘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.’