Rob Holding: 2019/20 Performances

[Camron]

This, most of his passes were OK, but players in front were mostly lazy or didn't want to receive a pass. You could tell by his reactions that he wasn't happy with his teammates.
Some of our players hide when they don't feel comfortable to receive the ball, and that's usually when they don't have acres of space. But then again, why was Holding passing to them is a mystery to me

I think he played those because that's what they are training on.

Most of the passes were not bad in terms of speed and direction. They were also played in pockets where we could bypass opposition press and possibly launch a dangerous attack.

He has the ability to play those direct passed into midfield where the receiving player just needs to lay them off to the fullback or another midfielder to create one touch triangles. You see City doing this all the time.

As mentioned our midfield was hiding in the first half and I think Holding was expecting them to come into the ball in those areas.

 

[Manberg]

He misplaced passes in the second half too, when everyone else stepped up.

Maybe the fact that he was played on the right side of central defence had an effect, as he usually plays on the left. I’m willing to give him time. Hopefully he doesn’t get injured again.

 

[Penn_]

Coming back from injury, different defensive partners and system, new manager.

I think we can forgive one poor game.

 

[Taylor Gang Gunners]

Still very rusty and it shows. He’ll get sharper though. He can still contend for a starting spot if he finds his level.

Insane his pal Chambers is now nursing the same injury.

 

[The_Playmaker]

Coming back from injury, different defensive partners and system, new manager.

I think we can forgive one poor game.

I think we can forgive a poor season. Holding never prospered in a 4 man defence before the injury. He showed ability in a 3 man defence left and right side. Generally I think he is overestimated, but could become a good squad player like Chambers.

People have to realise that an ACL injury means 9 months out injured. It then takes that entire season and pre season. Sometimes it takes even longer.

Look at Ox.

 

[IchirotoV2]

I have a lot of time for him since he mugged off diego Costa in the FA cup final

 

[Eaststander74]

The only way to reduce the chances of an ACL injury is making sure your quads and hamstrings are buff. Fast twitch fibers help too. Obviously, if your leg is put in a position where all the above can't help much, like NFL players often find themselves in, you're ****ed, but it significantly reduces the chances of it happening due to just taking a bad step. Strong muscles that react fast and correct the motion will pull you out of trouble.

 

[GDeep™]

I like him but let’s be blunt, he’s 25 soon and he’s done very little here. You got Joe Gomez at Liverpool who is 22 and is being compared to Van Dijk.

I think you start moving these guys on if possible.

 

[Marjorie]

Not writing holding off just yet, especially not at 24 when defenders are well known for coming into their prime a few years later. He looks very rusty but that's to be expected all things considered.

 

[Impact]

I like him but let’s be blunt, he’s 25 soon and he’s done very little here. You got Joe Gomez at Liverpool who is 22 and is being compared to Van Dijk.

I think you start moving these guys on if possible.

Nah, you keep him as an able and dependable third or ideally fourth choice.

 

[GDeep™]

Nah, you keep him as an able and dependable third or ideally fourth choice.

Feels like we’re collecting 3rd and 4th choice CB’s and no top starters. Even Saliba is a baby, it’s rare for guys under 23/24 to be dependable at CB for top clubs and he’s 19 next season.

 

[Impact]

Feels like we’re collecting 3rd and 4th choice CB’s and no top starters. Even Saliba is a baby, it’s rare for guys under 23/24 to be dependable at CB for top clubs and he’s 19 next season.

Yeah, I understand that. Ideally you get rid of Luiz, Sokratis and Mustafi at the end of the season. Send Mavropanos out on loan. Keep Holding and Chambers at 4th and utility choice. Saliba returns as third choice. We buy a CB right at the top of his game and is senior (27+) and a younger (older than Saliba) but quality partner for the lead defender so we can ease Saliba in and phase the key defender out over 5 seasons with a proper transition.

Something like Koulibaly, Upamecano, Saliba, Holding and Chambers would be perfect.

 

[Manberg]

Player ability is not defined by age. I’m sure there are many 27+ CB’s who’re not very good. Likewise, there may be top quality CB’s under 25.

 

[GDeep™]

Player ability is not defined by age. I’m sure there are many 27+ CB’s who’re not very good. Likewise, there may be top quality CB’s under 25.

Nobody said it was defied by age, that would be absolutely ridiculous.

 

[Lidl_Reed]

Excellent game.

 

[El Duderino]

Great game, he was great in the air.

Arteta's move to 3 at the back when we didn't have the ball with KT tucking in got the best out of Holding.

Still rusty, but there are a lot of CBs moving away from Arsenal this summer and today did him a lot of good if he is the one that ends up staying.

 

[GunnerShy]

Yeah, still

Excellent game.

Looks a little panicky at times with the ball at his feet. But very solid defensively, and looked great dealing with balls in the air. I think he will benefit in a more defined system. I think he's a "system" defender. Hopefully has a good run at it now builds some confidence into next season

 

[Mitch]

Better than Cannavaro!

Proving doubters wrong.

 

[Notorious Big]

Hold him.

 

[dka1]

Feeling better with this performance, hopefully he continues this form and is the one to partner Saliba, but I suspect bad man Luiz will be back after his suspension