Thierry Henry did not do in half measures. Consultant for CBS Sportsthe former tricolor striker delivered a vibrant tribute to Luis Enrique, after the qualification of PSG for the semi-finals of the Champions League. A historic milestone for the Spanish technician, who has become the first coach to reach this stage of the competition two years in a row with the Parisian club. And for Henry, man deserves respect, as much for his vision of the game as for his strength of character.
“” I know some young people who played with him at Barça. They told me about his values, his vision of things. Nothing will affect him “, He first explained, before greeting the way in which the Asturian was able to get up after the tragic loss of his daughter:” No matter what you put in front of this man, he will face it. “He who wore the jersey of FC Barcelona during his player career also recalled the sometimes chaotic course of Luis Enrique, to his triumph with Barça and his ideas always assumed:” He was firm. He said, 'You will see.' And he showed that we could play like that. I have the greatest respect, as a coach and as a human being. »A very beautiful tribute.