David Luiz didn’t have the best of times at Anfield on Saturday.
The Brazilian was at fault for two goals as Liverpool ran out 3-1 winners on Merseyside, ending the Gunners’ 100% start to the season in the process.
Some fans have now called for Unai Emery to drop the defender ahead of this weekend’s derby fixture against Tottenham.
One man who could potentially replace him is Rob Holding. The Englishman continued his road to recovery in the Under-23 side by playing 90 minutes in the 2-2 draw with Everton.
The 23-year-old has not featured for the first-team for nine months after damaging his cruciate ligament against Manchester United in December.
However, these Arsenal fans have called for his inclusion at the Emirates on Sunday after the club posted a tweet of him in action against the Toffees.
Twitter: @Arsenal @RobHolding95 GET HIM IN THE FIRST 11 (@talsc_)
Twitter: @Arsenal @RobHolding95 Play him vs Spuds please (@_GoonerPrincess)
Twitter: @Arsenal @RobHolding95 Start him on Sunday (@NAubazette)
Twitter: @Arsenal @RobHolding95 If you play Holding and Chambers together for Tottham, we will get a clean sheet. (@kevineanda)
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We can’t see him being rushed back for the match against Spurs this weekend, but it is brilliant news to see him back out in an Arsenal shirt, even if it is with the U23’s.
The defender has been out for a long period of time and will need plenty of match sharpness in the U23 setup before Emery considers him for a first-team inclusion.
When he is fully fit, he has every chance of nailing a place down in the heart of the Gunners’ defence. Sokratis is probably the best centre-back at the club at this moment in time, however, Holding will definitely have the chance to impress Emery over the coming months.
