Unai Emery was more than delighted with the perfect return of Rob Holding to Arsenal action. The English footballer was out for over nine months due to a serious knee issue. Recently, the 24 years old Arsenal center-back came back and doubled the advantage of the Gunners as they destroyed Sky Bet Championship Nottingham with four goals in the last 19 minutes of the game.
The Arsenal coach was pleased with the return of Rob Holding at the Carabao Cup, which helped the team deliver a 5-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. Unai Emery was all praises to Holding, who, along with Bellerin, have been sidelined for a long time because of knee injuries. The returning star stole the spotlight and made headlines with his vital contributions in the recent game.
When Unai Emery was asked about Rob Holding's return, he said that it was perfect because it provides him with more options at center back. Emery shared that Holding's spirit, positive minutes, and his effort in the team's everyday training to boost every member's performance for the team are helpful. The Spanish coach also said that Holding just needed minutes and confidence and although he was tired, he was happy.
Rob Holding took the captain's armband from Mezut Ozil right after his goal, and the Arsenal defender seemed delighted to offer his services to Arsenal into the next round of his comeback. In a recent interview, Holding said that he was over the moon when he learned that he was vice-captain. He added that he was very happy when Mezut passed the armband.
The 24 years old Arsenal center back shared that Reiss put in a good ball and he was able to wrap his head around it. Bellerin also marked his comeback with an assist for the goal made by Willock. This took place in the 77th minute of the game, a few moments after he replaced Tierney.
Great corner and big Rob Holding heads home with the armband on. Beautiful sight #AFC
pic.twitter.com/j9VjfocrUq — Gunners.com (@Gunnersc0m) September 24, 2019
In regards to Bellerin's comeback, Rob Holding said that his teammate came on right away, got a touch and shot and ricocheted out and slide for the assist. Holding also acknowledged Calum Chamber's performance. Unai Emery utilized the fixture to let Kieran Tierney play, who arrived in Arsenal last summer with a groin issue.
Meanwhile, Hector Bellerin came back from a long-standing knee injury and joined Rob Holding. Although Arsenal lost Emile Rowe because of a first-half head injury, Unai Emery reflected on a very positive evening. He said that the recent game was an opportunity for other players to be confident and take minutes.
