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 received 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 publish on Instagram with the caption:
“+3. Felt Good to be at house”
Holding, who shared the pitch six instances with Turner throughout their time collectively at Arsenal, commented:
“Legend”
Turner joined the Gunners from New England Revolution final summer season, 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 season in a deal value £10 million. He confronted Arsenal on the Emirates in his first sport for the Tough Bushes final week, dropping 2-1.
What Matt Turner mentioned about asking to depart Arsenal seeking sport 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 searching for extra enjoying time and therefore requested to depart Arsenal this summer season. 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 undoubtedly on my thoughts. I wished to go and play and discover locations to play, however on the finish of final season after I introduced that up, it very a lot appeared prefer it wasn’t on the playing cards from conversations with the entrance workplace, employees 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 purpose of mine to show myself within the Premier League, and, hopefully, I can do this for 37 extra video games.”
Within the interview, Turner additionally expressed his remorse at not with the ability to play extra for Arsenal, however he added that his transfer to the Emirates helped him grow to be the USMNT No. 1.