Thierry Henry, the iconic figure from Arsenal, commended midfielder Declan Rice despite the Gunners’ 1-0 loss to FC Porto in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday.
Henry expressed the significance of Rice to Mikel Arteta’s squad, emphasizing a particular aspect he admired during the match – Rice’s willingness to take a yellow card just two minutes into the game.
While Porto secured the victory with a late goal from Wenderson Galeno at the Estadio do Dragao, Rice’s commendable performance did not go unnoticed.
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“He’s addressing things that often go unnoticed,” Henry remarked on CBS Sports. “What I appreciate is that he received a yellow card after two minutes and stayed in the game. You can see him here. He blocks the shot. Throughout the game, he consistently demonstrated this awareness, even with a yellow card. That’s not an easy feat, and that’s why he is so crucial for the team.”