Arsenal defender Rob Holding lauded former Gunners goalkeeper Matt Turner after his efficiency in Nottingham Forest’s conflict in opposition to Sheffield United on Friday (August 18).
Nottingham hosted newly promoted Sheffield within the Premier League on Friday. Taiwo Awoniyi scored for the hosts within the third minute earlier than Gustavo Hamer restored parity within the forty eighth minute. Substitute Chris Wooden gained the sport for Nottingham with an excellent header within the 89th minute.
Turner, whereas unable to maintain a clear sheet, made two key saves and made 18 passes out of 26 tried. The USMNT goalkeeper shared a put up on Instagram with the caption:
“+3. Felt Good to be at residence”
Holding, who shared the pitch six occasions with Turner throughout their time collectively at Arsenal, commented:
“Legend”
Turner joined the Gunners from New England Revolution final summer time, having agreed a pre-contract in January 2022. Nevertheless, he was behind Aaron Ramsdale within the pecking order and made simply seven appearances throughout competitions, holding 4 clear sheets.
The 29-year-old moved to Nottingham Forest this summer time in a deal price £10 million. He confronted Arsenal on the Emirates in his first recreation for the Difficult Bushes final week, dropping 2-1.
What Matt Turner mentioned about asking to depart Arsenal in quest of recreation time
The USMNT goalkeeper did not make a Premier League look for the Gunners final season. 5 of Matt Turner’s seven appearances got here within the UEFA Europa League, with the opposite two coming within the FA Cup.
He was definitely on the lookout for extra enjoying time and therefore requested to depart Arsenal this summer time. In an interview with ESPN, Turner mentioned that he now desires to show himself within the Premier League:
“I believe for me it was one thing that was positively on my thoughts. I wished to go and play and discover locations to play, however on the finish of final season once I introduced that up, it very a lot appeared prefer it wasn’t on the playing cards from conversations with the entrance workplace, workers members.”
He added:
“If there was ever a league in Europe that I wished to play in, it was this one, so it has been a objective of mine to show myself within the Premier League, and, hopefully, I can try this for 37 extra video games.”
Within the interview, Turner additionally expressed his remorse at not having the ability to play extra for Arsenal, however he added that his transfer to the Emirates helped him turn into the USMNT No. 1.
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