{"id":1141,"date":"2026-04-08T12:49:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:49:41","slug":"thierry-henry-singles-out-arsenals-biggest-problem-that-could-cost-them-champions-league","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1141","title":{"rendered":"Thierry Henry singles out Arsenal&#8217;s biggest problem that could cost them Champions League"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_09e96c\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Arsenal have put one foot in the Champions League semi finals with their slender victory against Sporting Lisbon in Portugal but club icon Thierry Henry still has a major concern<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36983370\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thierry Henry\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36983370.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Henry1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36983370.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Henry1.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36983370.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Henry1.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36983370.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Henry1.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Thierry Henry has issued his thoughts on Arsenal\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Thierry Henry has issued his thoughts on Arsenal<cite aria-label=\"Image: CBS Sports\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: CBS Sports)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Thierry Henry believes Arsenal&#8217;s lack of creativity could end up costing them in the Champions League this season. The Gunners are halfway to booking a place in the semi-finals, having beaten Sporting Lisbon in Portugal on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time, albeit Arsenal&#8217;s performance was far from flawless, with the North London side struggling to create any real chances of note.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">And while Henry believes the victory could give Mikel Arteta\u2019s side a platform for success, the Frenchman has been left concerned about the team\u2019s lack of threat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking on CBS Sports, Henry said: &#8220;It\u2019s better than coming back with a 0-0 obviously! There wasn&#8217;t much in the game or a lot of creativity but they did what they had to do. They won away from home, let\u2019s see what happens at the Emirates.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Asked to elaborate, he added: &#8220;I told you, they won away from home, let\u2019s see what they can do at the Emirates. I will talk at the end.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_4f362a\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Jamie Carragher reveals he became psychiatrist for worried Arsenal fan<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_4f362a\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Mikel Arteta agrees with Kai Havertz after Arsenal beat Sporting: &#8220;We are very lucky&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR ARSENAL FB PAGE!<\/strong> <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mirrorfootballarsenal#\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"><u>Latest Gunners news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Henry\u2019s comments echo a similar concern he shared before the game. He said: &#8220;We know their biggest strength already, they are strong as a team and very solid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;For me they are the most solid team in the Champions League. We also know about the set-pieces \u2013 people are crying about that but it\u2019s a part of the game and a big advantage for Arsenal because they\u2019re pretty good at it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;But if the defence doesn\u2019t work I don\u2019t think we are creating enough at times to be able to hurt teams and that might be an issue.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Arsenal will now turn their attention to this weekend\u2019s clash with Bournemouth at the Emirates, where a win would take them 12 points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City. They then welcome Sporting to the capital in midweek for the second leg of their quarter-final clash.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36983372\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36983372\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kai Havertz\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36983372.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269751836.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36983372.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2269751836.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36983372.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2269751836.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36983372.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269751836.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Kai Havertz celebrates his goal vs Sporting Lisbon\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Kai Havertz celebrates his goal vs Sporting Lisbon<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">WORLD CUP LEGENDS: <a aria-label=\"The stars who lit up football\u2019s greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.regionalnewspapers.co.uk\/world-cup-legends-5666-p.asp\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The stars who lit up football\u2019s greatest tournament &#8211; Buy the Special Edition today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Speaking after his side\u2019s win in Portugal, Arsenal boss Arteta said: \u201cThat&#8217;s when you have a difficult period. I think the best thing that you can do instead of talk a lot is observe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cLook around you and see how people react. How they talk, how they look at you, how they judge you, what they do, do they look at themselves, do they start to criticise other people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cLook around and you&#8217;re going to learn the environment and the people that you have around you. 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