Arsenal Legend Thierry Henry Criticizes PSG's Defense
JAKARTA - Arsenal legend Thierry Henry commented on the arrival of his former Barcelona partner, Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain.
The player, who celebrated his 44th birthday on 17 August, criticized the purchase made by Les Pariseins.
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"Balance is the most important thing. People always talk about attacking when there are good attacking players, but I think they (PSG) conceded too much," Henry said as quoted by MARCA, Wednesday.
Henry joined the Nou Camp in 2007 where he formed a fearsome attack alongside Messi and Samuel Eto'o.
Although only lasted for two seasons, Henry was able to record 26 goals in 42 matches and successfully helped the Blaugrana beat Manchester United in the Champions League final which took place in Rome.
At Barca, Henry was good friends with Messi and coach Pep Guardiola.
"I went back to learning how to play football with Guardiola. The tactics he developed activated my brain," Henry said of his former boss.
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"At Barcelona, we also have a great (attacking) team, but people always forget that we rarely concede goals," Henry continued, referring to PSG's back line.
"In general, the team that concedes the fewest is the team that ends up winning the Champions League."