Henry takes surprising dig at Arsenal star: Gunners legend “worried” about City game after Arteta call

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has criticizedFrenchman William Saliba for his involvement in RC Lens’ winning goal on Tuesday night.

The Gunners suffered a rare defeat on Tuesday nightwhen they lostto Ligue Oneside RC Lens in the Champions League group stage.

Arsenal’s return to the Champions League got off to a dream start,beating PSV Eindhoven 4-0 in their firstmatch, but they bounced back earlier this week.

Striker Gabriel Jesus shootsforward but the goal isblocked by Lens’s Adrien Thomasson.

Mikel Arteta chose to take a risk and start Bukayo Saka, who has been injured in recent weeks.Arsenal suffered a heavy blow before half-time when the Englishman was forced toleavethefielddueto muscle problems.

Elye Wahi arrivesinthePremierLeaguescoring RC Lens’ goal and Henry criticizes Saliba for not ‘shoulderchecking’ when trying to defend the game-changing attack. “Elye, he was special when it came to that finish,” Henry told CBS Sports.

“First let’s talk about how he stays away from Saliba. You see, you don’thave to break your neck, Saliba will beat you from the first ball; Keepyourself in a good position between the two lines and Wahi does that, he can finish very well.

“Can we talk about Saliba? Space never scored a goal. Can you see where your attacker is? He never looked to see where his number 9 is.

“Only the No.9 can score there. He never looks to see what Wahi does, he never looks! He never looks! You have to check your shoulder.»

Club legend Freddie Ljungberg meanwhile saidthat Saka has beenplaying”a bit too much”lately and is “worriedaboutArsenal” ahead of this weekend’smatch against Man City.

“Looking at this, all Arsenal fans are a little worried. He touched the back of his hamstring,” Ljungberg said.

“I want him to rest a bit. I think he played a little too much.He’s still young and you say they can run as much as they can when they’re young. Put it down. “He is the most important player, give him a rest sometimes. I’m a bit worried about Arsenal this weekend and how they will perform without him.

On the players who could replace the absent Saka, Henry added: “It will be the job of Eddie Nketiah, [Leandro] Trossard or the job of Kai Havertz, who comes to show that we won’t let think Bukayo if he doesn’t play at the weekend”.