Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has expressed annoyance at the team’s inability to recruit a natural No. 9 last summer.
He thinks manager Mikel Arteta had the time and chance to recruit a centre-forward yet fell short.
Henry was frank about his view while speaking on the Sky Bet-sponsored Stick to Football podcast.
Why the icon was upset?
Ex- France international claims the North London heavyweights wanted a forward, not more wide players.
He noted that Arteta opted to add players like Raheem Sterling even though fans and critics were clamoring for a traditional No. 9.
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“Everyone has been screaming for a nine,” Henry remarked. “Apart from when we win. When we beat Real Madrid, no one talked about needing a striker.”
The Frenchman stressed that the chance existed but the gaffer just ignored it.
What makes Alvarez the ideal fit?
The former Barcelona playmaker has a clear preference of who to close that striker vacuum – Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez. He lauded the Argentine.
“Did you see the free-kick he scored the other day?” asked Henry. “He holds the ball well, plays under pressure, and never complains.”
Henry noted that Alvarez has participated in significant events like the Copa America and Olympics without exhibiting weariness.
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His steady results and work ethic show he should be on Arsenal’s front line.
What next for Arsenal to do on this?
It might be now to act. The Gunners’ legend’s remarks reflect what much of the supporters already believe—the Emirates’ giants lack a reliable, steady centre-forward.
Henry’s advice might be a revolutionary game-changing tip for the Gooners’ scouting staff given the transfer window never far away.
The pundit desires Arsenal to cease avoiding the striker controversy. His advice is to get the Argentina international, a forward he thinks can raise the Gunners’ attack to title-winning level.
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