Graham Potter makes goalkeeper revelation after Mat Ryan's 'fantastic' move to Arsenal

Graham Potter revealed that he is not planning on signing another goalkeeper following Mat Ryan's loan move to Arsenal.
By Sam Morton
Published 23rd Jan 2021, 20:50 BST
Updated 23rd Jan 2021, 20:56 BST
Mat Ryan was on the bench as his new team, Arsenal, lost 1-0 to Southampton in the FA Cup fourth round. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)Mat Ryan was on the bench as his new team, Arsenal, lost 1-0 to Southampton in the FA Cup fourth round. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Mat Ryan was on the bench as his new team, Arsenal, lost 1-0 to Southampton in the FA Cup fourth round. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

After falling out of favour at Brighton, Australia International Ryan sealed a move to the Emirates for the rest of the season.

Potter said he is pleased for Ryan, who is a boyhood Arsenal fan.

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"It's a great opportunity for Matty," Potter said. "He wants to play more and I think he'll get some opportunities there, especially with the Europa League.

"It's a fantastic opportunity for him. I'm pleased for him and I hope he does well, obviously apart from when we play them."

Christian Walton started in goal for Albion today for the first time since 2014. Click here to see how we rated him and his teammates in their FA Cup win over BlackpoolOn Walton, Potter said it was 'not an easy game to show what he's about' but he could 'see his quality'.

Potter added: "It's been frustrating from his perspective. Injury set him back and Jason [Steele] and Rob [Sanchez] took steps forward.

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"He's been a victim of that [but] he's ambitious and has top level attributes.

"I'm happy to have him competing for a place. It was good for him to get some game time."

Potter was asked if the club would be looking to replace Ryan.

"No I don't see any change," he said. "We're happy with those three [Sanchez, Steele and Walton].

"They have different attributes and personalities but are a good mix."

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