Commenting on CBS Sports, Thierry Henry said that the English midfielder made a mistake in Arsenal’s goal.
Arsenal experienced a dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. At Emirates home field, the Gunners got off to a smooth start when Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 12th minute. However, the joy of Arsenal fans was short-lived.
Just six minutes after Saka’s goal, Bayern Munich equalized 1-1. Leon Goretzka threw a great pass to help Serge Gnabry tear Arsenal’s net. According to former player Thierry Henry, Declan Rice was in the wrong position in the situation that led to Bayern Munich’s equalizer.
Commenting on CBS Sports, Henry analyzed: ” Declan Rice has the responsibility to correct mistakes and make interceptions in the midfield. Today, he did not fulfill his role.”
” Look back at that moment and the distance between the two Arsenal center-backs, you can guess that Arsenal will be in big trouble. Goretzka exploited the large space behind Rice, while Gnabry was moving.”
” Rice wanted to move forward, close to Leroy Sane because he thought the opponent would make a short pass. If Rice calmed down, slowed down a beat, observed all the players in front of him, nothing would happen. “.
” Sane has a smart handling situation, he also knows Goretzka is very sharp. Saliba cannot predict the pass. A great pass. That is the way Leroy Sane holds the ball. I want to emphasize that Rice should not leave Leave your position, slow down, you will observe Gnabry, Sane, and Goretzka moving.”