Report: How Aaron Ramsdale is viewed inside the dressing room after tough start to life at Southampton
10/07/2024 10:15 AM
Aaron Ramsdale has endured a sticky start to life at Southampton.
The England international is yet to taste victory for his new side – following a £18m move from Arsenal back in August – with the Saints currently sat 19th in the Premier League after seven games.
| Position | Team | PlayedMP | WonW | DrawnD | LostL | ForGF | AgainstGA | DiffGD | PointsPts |
| 18 | Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 3 |
| 19 | SouthamptonSouthampton | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 15 | -11 | 1 |
| 20 | WolvesWolves | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 21 | -12 | 1 |
These seven outings have seen Southampton concede 15 goals, with Ramsdale – who received a warm reception from Arsenal fans on Saturday – responsible for 13 concessions in five outings.
The 26-year-old was an Arsenal player for the first two Premier League games this season.
Now, it has been revealed how Aaron Ramsdale is viewed in the Southampton dressing room after a difficult start.
Aaron Ramsdale is a popular figure at Southampton
A story from The Athletic now focuses on how the Englishman is viewed internally at Southampton, and it sounds like he is an admired figure at the St Mary’s Stadium.
It is said that Ramsdale has already become a “big character” at Southampton and is held in high regard inside the dressing room behind the scenes.
Despite the lack of a win, The Athletic add that the man from Stoke-on-Trent is loving his time at Southampton, and is pleased to have regained his position as a No.1 in the Premier League.
Arsenal will benefit financially if Russell Martin keeps Southampton in the Premier League
If Ramsdale and Russell Martin – who could soon be sacked – help Southampton stay in the Premier League, those back at the Emirates Stadium will be pleased.
The Athletic add that Arsenal stand to receive £1m in a bonus payment if the Saints avoid relegation, so Mikel Arteta will be keen to see his old No.1 shine on the south coast, for financial reasons as well as personal reasons.
Of course, that is not a huge amount of money for the Gunners in context, but it could be put towards improvements at London Colney or the Emirates Stadium, or simply added to the bonus pot for players.
Ultimately, it would just be nice to see Ramsdale shine at Southampton on a human level, after a tough spell on the sidelines as backup to David Raya.
