Brad Friedel has said that Matt Turner is too good for the Arsenal bench, claiming that the USMNT star is capable of being a starter for a Premier League club in the wake of impressive World Cup performances.
Turner, 28, kept two clean sheets in the tournament as he featured in all four of his side's matches as they reached the last-16 in Qatar following an eight year absence on the global stage. He did not concede a goal from open play during the group stage and will have earned admiring glances from the world of football.
The goalkeeper has made four appearances for the Gunners so far this season, impressing when called upon in Arsenal's Europa League campaign. However, with his enhanced status, Brad Friedel has suggested that sitting on Arsenal's bench following the World Cup could be a waste of his talent ahead of a home tournament in 2026.
