The feat signed by RC Lens against Arsenal did not surprise Thierry Henry, who was indeed expecting a complicated match for his former team.
Lens signed a historic performance on Tuesday. While the Champions League made its grand return to Bollaert, the Sang et Or in fact claimed the scalp of Arsenal, offering the Lensois public an evening which will remain engraved in the memories. As much for the incredible atmosphere of Bollaert as for the victory itself.
Facing the Gunners who were undefeated this season, Franck Haise’s men ignored Gabriel Jesus’ opening score in the first minutes of the match to finally win 2-1 thanks to two superb goals from ‘Adrien Thomasson and Elye Wahi. However, Thierry Henry was not very surprised by the performance and victory of Franck Haise’s men.
“I told you Lens was a difficult place. They put pressure with their full-backs, they don’t let you play inside, the atmosphere is great. It’s a tough place to win. This is exactly what happened to us at Arsenal. Outside in Europe, nothing is easy”, he confided to the microphone of CBS Sports, where he continues to serve as a consultant despite his appointment as head of the Bleuets.
“I am not surprised by the result. It’s hard to win while traveling in Europe »he insisted, emphasizing the desire displayed by the Lensois on the second goal: “ On the second goal, they fought for everything. They don’t often lose at home, they showed it tonight. They haven’t started the season very well but Lens are a very competent team at home.»
