Arsenal supporters are keenly anticipating the return of defender Rob Holding to the first-team fold as he stepped up his comeback from an ACL injury by playing the full 90 minutes for the Under 23s on Friday night.

The 23-year-old showed his class with an excellent piece of control after taking down a long ball in the 2-2 draw against Everton in the Premier League 2 fixture:

✅ 90 minutes for #AFCU23

It's great to see you back out there, @RobHolding95 ? pic.twitter.com/arKWnTMTxX

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) 26 August 2019

Fans on Twitter were loving Holding’s ability on the ball, and want to see the centre-back make his return to the starting line up as soon as possible:

Lord this guy is good on the ball

— ToppyAFC ?️‍? ?️‍? (@kvngtopy) 26 August 2019

What a touch ffs

— Harry (@RunReissRun) 26 August 2019

Rob Holdini better than Maldini

— M?? (@_AFCMatt) 26 August 2019

Can’t wait for him and Bellerin to be back.

— ً (@sidvillainy) 26 August 2019

I was one of many fans who massively over-hyped this lad after his first spell in the side.

What have I learned from that?

Absolutely nothing.

Welcome back Holdini, please fix this defence ASAP thanks.

— Gingers for Limpar (@Gingers4Limpar) 26 August 2019

My future captain.

— KING (@_IKENNA_) 26 August 2019

Get him back in the first team and make him captain.

— Abed. (@AKaissi94) 26 August 2019

Don't rush him, don't

— DaniCeballos Just On Loan (@DennisuarezL) 26 August 2019

Super defender who uses his brains

— Jabari mohamed?? (@Jabari4) 26 August 2019

The Big Rob is back i think! I simply cant wait for him to hold that defence line.

— DeenAdemola Viking ? (@Deensq) 26 August 2019

David Luiz’s disappointing display against Liverpool has again raised questions about the Gunners’ porous defence. However, with Holding, Hector Bellerin and new signing Kieran Tierney all due to make their comebacks over the next six weeks, Arsenal’s backline could have a very different feel to it very soon.

A few more clean sheets would certainly be useful as the London club look to secure a top-four finish this campaign.