What is your preferred CB pairing?

[arsenefc]

Mustafi is probably our best CB.

 

[MikeVinna]

I voted Chambers and Sokratis because there was no reason to break that up for Luiz who didn’t even have to fight for his spot.

We don’t know how Holding will come back so I didn’t consider him yet.

 

[Impact]

What we lack is s leftfooted cb

Not necessarily. It's become a bit of a hipster trend but for me, it's just a nice to have. Think about it, how many of the best PL CB pairings in the last 10/15 years have comprised a right/left footed partnership?

 

[Aevi]

Reset the poll to a better format.

 

[Vinci]

If Holding can recapture his form from last season he should definitely play. Sokratis and Luiz are at pretty much the same level I think. Luiz gets the nod as he is a better footballer and picks up less cards too.

 

[Iceman10]

If Holding can recapture his form from last season he should definitely play. Sokratis and Luiz are at pretty much the same level I think. Luiz gets the nod as he is a better footballer and picks up less cards too.

If there is not much between Sokratis and Luiz it would be tempting to try Luiz in the Xhaka position if Guendouzi is not ready to do it himself. Maybe Guendouzi is ready, but he's been given much more free license than a typical #6, so it is hard to tell.

 

[Iceman10]

If there is not much between Sokratis and Luiz it would be tempting to try Luiz in the Xhaka position if Guendouzi is not ready to do it himself. Maybe Guendouzi is ready, but he's been given much more free license than a typical #6, so it is hard to tell.

... the other option is with Luiz and Holding as decent ball carriers out of defence the need for a direct Xhaka replacement in CM may well be less. Xhaka is a kind of holding midfielder / DLP all-in-one, although he does neither particularly well.

 

[bingobob]

I'd really like Chambers and Holding to get a chance.

 

[gunner4lyfe]

If there is not much between Sokratis and Luiz it would be tempting to try Luiz in the Xhaka position if Guendouzi is not ready to do it himself. Maybe Guendouzi is ready, but he's been given much more free license than a typical #6, so it is hard to tell.

He had more interceptions than Xhaka. One lead to the first goal. Would rather give him the chance. At least he can drive the ball forward.

 

[gunner4lyfe]

I'd really like Chambers and Holding to get a chance.

Think we looked a little better with Chambers there. Maybe we could try him an Luis since they are both good with the ball at their feet?

 

[carlito'sway]

Can I pick "none of the above"?

 

[Jackie_Treehorn]

I’m Team Holdini. He’s shown he can be a reliable starting CB, if not for a full season. And yes it’s a ton of pressure to put on a young guy coming back from a major injury.

But I buy the argument I’ve seen on here that Luiz and Sokratis are both aggressive defenders and will benefit from a more cerebral, conservative partner. I think Holding can do it. Come on FA Cup Winner Holdini! We need you! I’m going with him and Luiz.

 

[Underhill]

How good is Holdings passing game compared to Luiz? While im not happy with the mistakes Luiz made so far, his passing game is amazing and something i have been missing. It is basically the only reason to put Xhaka on the pitch.

 

[TromsoGooner]

How good is Holdings passing game compared to Luiz? While im not happy with the mistakes Luiz made so far, his passing game is amazing and something i have been missing. It is basically the only reason to put Xhaka on the pitch.

Far from as good as Luiz` in my opinion but then very few defenders can match Luiz` passing and ability on the ball. But Holding is certainly not bad on the ball at all, can use both feet quite well too.

I like Holding a lot but he is being seriously over rated. People expecting him just to walk back into the side are not being very realistic.

 

[balthazar]

So we have tried Luiz and Sokratis and it is clearly not working. It think it is time to try the all English Holding-Chambers pairing. Have we actually every tired this? I can't remember it.

 

[Wryer]

Chambers-Holding deserves a shot. It doesn't look great on paper, but their form (obviously the pre-injury Holding) warrants a chance.

Add Tierney and Bellerin, and wow suddenly we have a new set of back 4. All English-native speaking. Why not?

 

[LGooner98]

I changed my vote to Holding & Chambers (from Holding and Luiz). Chambers really deserve his chance

 

[Gunners21]

How good is Holdings passing game compared to Luiz? While im not happy with the mistakes Luiz made so far, his passing game is amazing and something i have been missing. It is basically the only reason to put Xhaka on the pitch.

you did not see the pre assist to bellarin?

 

[Underhill]

you did not see the pre assist to bellarin?

My post is kind of old, no?

 

[Wrighty4eva]

People are actually voting for luiz