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Not a clue. Feel like people are massively overhyping Holding, sure he looked decent before his injury but he can't have played more than 7 or 8 games in a row for us at any stage during his time here? Need to give him time.
It's about getting a balanced pair, so ideally a 'reader' and a 'tackler' type. Luiz, Sokratis and Mustafi are all tackler types, so can't really play together. Today was a painful reminder of that.
Holding, and arguably Chambers, are the only 'reader' types we have, with only the former being at the requisite level to start, imo. Therefore, Holding should be a nailed on starter. Luiz and Sokratis to slog it out for the other spot. Mustafi and Mavropanos are irrelevant.
In a perfect set up we'd also have a right-footed RCB and a left-footed LCB, since this makes it easier to play out from the back. Luiz is two-footed, while Sokratis is more reliant on his right. Luiz should therefore probably get the nod, but in the end it's all about who strikes up the best partnership with Holding.
Our central defenders are all roughly at the same level but I'd go for Luiz and Holding when fit because I think both are stronger on the ball than Sokratis. Plus, we should give the game time to Holding because he's young and can develop.
Sokratis and Luiz is technically our best pairing, even though it’s awful. Shows how bad our defence is. Holding was 3rd or 4th choice last season and he played in a back 3, being massively overhyped by some on here.
There's a minute on the clock left for Arenal. Brady for Arsenal.... right across, Sunderland... IT'S THERE! I do not believe it, I SWEAR I do not believe it!
Peter Jones on the goal against United in the 79 cup final
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