Friedel, who is a Tottenham legend, gave the advice because he feels Matt Turner is too good to be sitting on the bench
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former United States goalkeeper, Brad Friedel, has told his compatriot and Arsenal second-choice shot-stopper, Matt Turner to quit the North London club.
Friedel, who played for the Gunners’ arch-rivals, Tottenham, in his playing days gave the advice while speaking to Fair Betting Site, saying the goalkeeper should consider a loan move because he is too good to be sitting on the bench.
Turner joined the Premier League leaders from MLS side New England Revolution over the summer.
The 28-year-old, who is currently injured, serves as No.2 keeper to goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and has played just four games for Mikel Arteta’s side so far.
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Spurs legend, Friedel acknowledged how difficult it is for any player to turn a club of Arsenal stature down but urged Matt Turner to move to save his career.
He said, “Time will tell if it’s the right decision.
“When you’re in the MLS, this is what I will say – it’s hard to turn down a club like Arsenal coming in for you.
“But when you move and you’re as good as Matt Turner, I’d like to think that you would move and you’re being told that you were gonna be the number one which obviously wasn’t the case at Arsenal.
“Matt’s a heck of a nice guy and a heck of a good goalkeeper. I personally think he’s too good of a goalkeeper to be sitting on the bench.
“I don’t know what kind of deal they have with Arsenal or what, but I hope if he’s not in the team, or doesn’t look like he’s gonna get near the team, then they would allow him to leave or go on loan.”