Thierry Henry hung up his boots as one of the most lethal forwards of all time due to his play for some of the top teams in Europe and, consequently, world football. However, he stunned Jamie Carragher by revealing which team he wished he had played for.
The former World Cup champion, a master marksman, started his career for Versailles in his home country of France before getting noticed by AS Monaco, a major force in Ligue 1, which also includes teams like Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, and Olmypique Lyonnais.
After moving to Juventus in 1999, the center forward-turned-pundit only managed three goals in 20 games, or 1,389 minutes of activity. Nevertheless, La Liga powerhouse Barcelona saw his potential and chose to hire him.
The 123-cap, 51-goal France international made his name as one of the greatest strikers in football’s long and illustrious history in England, as he amassed 228 goals and 95 assists for the Premier League’s dominant teams over an eight-year span.
Many broadcasters have taken notice of Henry’s consumable personality and game knowledge after his retirement, which has also afforded him the opportunity to share some realities about his remarkable career.
When host Kate Abdo asked the charismatic 47-year-old Frenchman on CBS Sports’ Champions League broadcast in 2022 which team he wishes he had played for throughout his storied playing career, he responded:
Whoa! Give it some thought. We all know it’s going to be difficult, but I’m going to have to leave Liverpool.
Abdo muttered, “Oh, I didn’t see that one coming,” leaving his fellow panelists in complete disbelief. Carragher, who played 737 times for the Merseysiders in his career, was as taken aback by his colleague’s comment.
Les Ulis-born Henry recalls playing Liverpool at their home field, Anfield, one of the best venues in Premier League history, while earning his corn in the United States for the New York Red Bulls in 2013.
The French talisman stated: “We didn’t do well at Arsenal for my first few years there, but we improved,” according to The Echo. I adore the vibe. It’s not real. I’ve performed at several stadiums, but nothing compares to playing at Liverpool, in my opinion.
“Obviously, nothing can match Highbury, but it was a lot of fun to play at Anfield. Regardless of whether they won or lost, the supporters always sing and wave their scarves before and after the game. If you play for Liverpool, you must have an incredible experience.
