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Aaron Ramsdale discusses the evolving role of goalkeepers and their influence in modern football.

FROM THE VAULT: In this clip, former Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale joined the lads to break down the evolving role of the modern goalkeeper and how the position has become more influential than ever. Ramsdale lifted the lid on his relationship with manager Mikel Arteta, explaining how he’s given responsibility to dictate play and make key decisions during build-up phases. The conversation dives into the tactical details behind set pieces, including the increasingly popular “draft excluder” role, with Ramsdale offering a goalkeeper’s perspective on why it’s used, when it matters, and how it can impact the outcome of free kicks. He also shares insight into communication within the squad, the intelligence of teammates like Martin Ødegaard, and the growing importance of goalkeepers in shaping a team’s overall strategy. But most importantly… who was the most parched? If you like this clip, you can catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/b9ftLa8_nDU?si=ieykWFS-X11g78Sp Chumbawamba For more Peter Crouch:  Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch  Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch  For more Chris Stark  Twitter…

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Hosts: Peter Crouch, Chris Stark, Steve Sidwell

Guest: Aaron Ramsdale

Topics covered

• goalkeeping
• tactics
• Arsenal
• Mikel Arteta
• communication
• set pieces

Keywords

• goalkeeper tactics
• Arsenal
• Mikel Arteta
• set pieces
• communication
• football strategy

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Organizations: Arsenal, Tall or Nothing

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