Rob Holding: The Return

[Penn_]

Chambers will probably die a slow death here.

The Debuchy injury really screwed him and led him to having no role in the team once Bellerin came on the scene.

Can see Holding being third choice over Gabriel come the end of the season if he isn't loaned out.

 

[Heskey]

Really like what I've seen of Holding so far. Seems like quite the steal. Will be interesting to see what the next 6 months have for him.

Hope Chambers gets loaned out tbh. Like the lad, but needs to get some time and experience. He won't be getting that here I fear.

 

[krackpot]

Chambers will probably die a slow death here.

Chambers is one of the best passing defenders in our team.

he is just completely shot of confidence. But I believe he has a very bright future.

 

[Impact]

Chambers and Holding are not competing long-term to make it here. Mertesacker will leave soon and Koscielny is nearing the end of his career. Gabriel is rubbish too. Reckon both of them and Bielik can have a future here if managed correctly.

Personally think Chambers is getting a lot of unwarranted stick. He's in poor form but he does have ability. Holding's performances so far haven't shown me anything better than when Calum first stepped in in matches like Besiktas away.

Wenger needs to get a proper CB next to Koscielny and give these two time and space to develop.

 

[truth_hurts]

Chambers and Holding are not competing long-term to make it here. Mertesacker will leave soon and Koscielny is nearing the end of his career. Gabriel is rubbish too. Reckon both of them and Bielik can have a future here if managed correctly.

Personally think Chambers is getting a lot of unwarranted stick. He's in poor form but he does have ability. Holding's performances so far haven't shown me anything better than when Calum first stepped in in matches like Besiktas away.

Wenger needs to get a proper CB next to Koscielny and give these two time and space to develop.

This is exactly what neither needs though. Chambers was somewhat of a regular at Southampton the year before we signed him, he also played a fair bit when he first came here - no coincidence he plays better the more he plays. Bar one roasting for Montero he was class then he was dropped and has been on the decline since. Granted at Championship level but Holding was a regular at Bolton, he won't improve by not playing hardly.

Chambers should be loaned, no idea why we aren't actively tryng to do this and Holding should be in rotation.

 

[GypRosetti]

This is exactly what neither needs though. Chambers was somewhat of a regular at Southampton the year before we signed him, he also played a fair bit when he first came here - no coincidence he plays better the more he plays. Bar one roasting for Montero he was class then he was dropped and has been on the decline since. Granted at Championship level but Holding was a regular at Bolton, he won't improve by not playing hardly.

Chambers should be loaned, no idea why we aren't actively tryng to do this and Holding should be in rotation.

Chambers had like what 12 appearances in total at Southampton. He's doesn't belong at a big club to be honest. I've watched him play for England U21's and even then he's looked suspect.

 

[Aevi]

 

[BobP]

Yeah, he confirmed he was 6'2.

I'd thought as much.

Great height for a CB.

 

[VancouverCanuck]

Yeah, he looked taller than Kos. Nothing to worry here.

 

[Aevi]

Thrilled to have him as 3rd choice (now with Mustafi coming in) for the coming games. He'll be featuring very often this season.

 

[krackpot]

Thrilled to have him as 3rd choice (now with Mustafi coming in) for the coming games. He'll be featuring very often this season.

he could be loaned out now, with chambers staying put

 

[Impact]

Wenger has to let him play. He should only lose his place when his performances merit it.

 

[hydrofluoric acid]

I like him!

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

Fantastic buy from Wenger this guy really looks good.

 

[Hegemony]

How did he perform today? Missed the game. Any hiccups?

 

[Yousif Arsenal]

How did he perform today? Missed the game. Any hiccups?

Did well as usual didn't make any mistake

 

[Impact]

How did he perform today? Missed the game. Any hiccups?

Another solid performance. 7/10. He looks very good aerially and is quite composed when defending. Rarely rushes into an unnecessary tackle. Having said that, he can play a pass but at times is too relaxed in possession. Had a moment today where he gave Koscielny an underhit pass that could have led to a goalscoring opportunity. I'd still start him after the international break.

 

[Bould14]

Chambers needs playing time. Holding needs to learn what he can from Kos. Both still are prospects.

 

[samshere]

And people say that Wenger can't buy defenders

 

[Mudi]

I really like what I saw today. Calm on the defense, good strength, great positioning, ... He reminds me more of a versatile Mertesacker than Koscielny which is very good as Mustafi has more or less the same style as Koscielny.