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Aaron Ramsdale\u2019s father has criticised Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for not telling his son why he has been dropped in favour of David Raya.<\/p>\n
England goalkeeper Ramsdale started in Arsenal\u2019s first four Premier League games, but has been relegated to the bench following Raya\u2019s arrival on loan from Brentford.<\/p>\n
Ramsdale\u2019s father, Nick, told The Highbury Corner podcast that his son had \u201clost his smile\u201d and was finding it difficult after not being given an explanation by Arteta.<\/p>\n
Nick Ramsdale said: \u201cAaron\u2019s lost that smile to when he was holding on to that ball at this moment in time and it is difficult.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt really is difficult to see him there and we all keep saying \u2018you need to keep smiling\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cIt\u2019s possibly the way it\u2019s been done. Not knowing the reason why, and this is me because we don\u2019t know why. Again, Aaron is working as hard as he can. He\u2019s trying to do his best for the squad. He\u2019s upbeat and he\u2019ll do everything for Arsenal to try and win the league.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ramsdale signed a new long-term deal with the Gunners in May, but has played second fiddle since Raya arrived in August on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent move.<\/p>\n
Nick Ramsdale added: \u201cAaron is going to be the cup goalkeeper, and David Raya is going to be the main man unless something happens, an injury or a sending-off. Aaron\u2019s got to live with that and he is living with that even though he\u2019s not been told it. By anybody.\u201d<\/p>\n