Arsenal centre-half Rob Holding has sent a cryptic message on his Instagram page following an error during the Gunners' 5-3 win against Barcelona
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has taken to social media to send a cryptic message after his side secured a 5-3 victory against Barcelona.
Goals from Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Fabio Vieira and a Leandro Trossard brace cancelled out finishes from Blaugrana trio Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Ferran Torres in what was a hugely entertaining fixture in Los Angeles. But Holding received some criticism for his cameo appearance.
The experienced centre-back came off the substitutes bench in the 84th minute before making a costly error in the build-up to Torres' goal. Holding gave the ball away in his own half, slipping with the ball at his feet before Xavi's side quickly converted their opportunity a few seconds later.
The 27-year-old then took to Instagram, posting a black screen on his story alongside the caption: "Nice one." It remains to be seen who or what exactly Holding was referring to, with the former Bolton defender clearly frustrated after his mistake.
Next up for Arteta's sides is a clash against Monaco in the Emirates Cup on Tuesday before their Community Shield battle with Manchester City the following Sunday.
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Mowabemntz
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this guy loves making mistakes
wizzybbigstepper
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With this current Arsenal squad Rob holding is more of a third choice substitute. His past season performances were below par and they were one of the below par performances that cost us the league. I don't know what Arteta has planned for him but he nonetheless served the Arsenal FC badge especially during the season when Mustafi Kolasinac caused a lot of errors and Chambers was constantly injured. He was the only solid defender on the team before the signing of David Luis so I just wanted to say that at one point he was the guy Arsenal could count on but with the improved changes he seems more like a third choice player. Nonetheless he served the badge well at one point of his Arsenal career.
Please don’t mention those ones Musta and Koli plus Holding… chai Arsenal got Higher grace to have never finished in the last 3 in the past seasons
kolonegooner
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Bruv, with ALL respect due ..... Robbie IS NOT a defender we require ATM, he takes minutes from Kiwior.... Great servant !??! but time to go
Poobcdims
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i think Holding is a good defender but due to the fact that Saliba and Gabriel have been excellent.he is feeling the pressure to match these guys thats why he is making errors and panicking
mizcdot
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Leave holding in the USA please 🙏
Vahclnuz
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haaaa fabio viera scorering??? ohhhh it's friendly....nowonder ....soft player any way
Vahclnuz
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holding will never learn his mistakes
tihbmostuz
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rob holding is solid defense once he carry FA CUP twice against Chelsea once against Tiago Costa that is hard to face . sometimes its normal to do some mistakes cause your human but holding is better
Baoabdelrz
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Holding u need to fine a team simple and quick too
Biuakmpstu
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Holding for Arsenal is like a third leg for a rooster
Pehablostu
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Holding can never learn football 🏈
Nosknpuy
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With this current Arsenal squad Rob holding is more of a third choice substitute. His past season performances were below par and they were one of the below par performances that cost us the league. I don't know what Arteta has planned for him but he nonetheless served the Arsenal FC badge especially during the season when Mustafi Kolasinac caused a lot of errors and Chambers was constantly injured. He was the only solid defender on the team before the signing of David Luis so I just wanted to say that at one point he was the guy Arsenal could count on but with the improved changes he seems more like a third choice player. Nonetheless he served the badge well at one point of his Arsenal career.
Mukhtari
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Average player holding is not worthy of wearing Arsenal's jersey
cihaiprtuy
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all football trying to latch on "experienced" to Holding's name like we won't notice
Haedlnrtuz
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don't ever put on arsenal Jersey again rubbish footballer