Cripps wrote:My thoughts on Holding
He was Englands best CB in the 2 games just gone
Succinct.
I always doubt myself because I've played football at playground level, so don't know any nuance.
I play cricket, and even at crap level I can tell talent, mistakes in the field, even how a wicket might play, but this because I play cricket and have some experience.
What I'm trying to say is i don't have a clue about football, so I judge on what i am watching on face value, so for example
Lucas - Was good for the time he was given. If he was fully fit, would he have been played more? Seems Wenger will mainly play him as a winger anyway, Most of his career he's been a winger but I'm Wenger fooled us into thinking we bought a striker. Atm i'd like to see more, rotate him and Welbeck.
Xhaka - Great last few games, and a nice start to the season, but not sure what to think for long term. Yes i like aggression but be clever about it, be aggressive out of sight. In the tunnel, Go into their changing room to drop some shit, whatever. Don't build a reputation of getting yellows, for being slow or trying to make up for your mistake. Jury out
Mustafi - Decent start, liked the way he ventured out and tried to distribute the ball long, yet also hated when he screwed it up. Some great (but thats yours and Kos's main duty) blocks and tackles. Of the top of my head i can't think where he screwed, up, Yet i'm, certain he did cost a goal here and there.
Sanchez - Imo totally predictable, yet defenders against him are often dumbfounded. Twist, turn, skip passing importunity once, look for Ozil, fake shot, twist, look for OZIL AGAIN, As he is the only one you trust, that fancy leg stuff, get tackled or pass to opposition. (I hear people say its only because, he's the only trying to make things happen) I dunno, i just think he needs a slap (in an ideal world), in reality he wants to be around better players.
Ozil - World at his feet, yet still divide fans. Form is temporary class is permanent as the saying goes, For me moments of genius but then droughts of performance, Won't be a legend that I'd like him to become.
I almost forgot the point of this.. I remember now, I'm not sure if Holding should be held in such great esteem yet, as we will be setting him up to fail.
Also on a side note. For those of you who say Lacca is no good because he hasn't proven on international level, think Ian Wright