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Thierry Henry Names Two Players He Would’ve Loved to Play With

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Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry has revealed two players he would have relished sharing the pitch with during his illustrious playing career: Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka.

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Thierry Henry

Henry, who enjoyed an extraordinary career featuring spells with Arsenal, Barcelona, and the French national team, played alongside some of football’s greatest names, including Lionel Messi, Zinedine Zidane, and Dennis Bergkamp. However, the Premier League icon admitted that playing alongside two of Chelsea’s most iconic strikers would have been a dream partnership for him.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Henry opened up about his admiration for Drogba and Anelka, highlighting how their unique styles would have complemented his game perfectly.

“You’ve two players who I would have loved to play with in the Premier League—Drogba and Anelka. I saw [Drogba] the other day, and we were actually talking about it. We sat down at the airport, and I was like, ‘Can you believe it if we played together?’”

 

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Why Drogba and Henry Could Have Been a Nightmare for Defenders

Henry described how Drogba’s physical presence and tendency to stay central would have made them a lethal duo.

“He didn’t like to go too much out of that area, and I was more of a mover, a bit everywhere. It would’ve been a bit of a problem [for defenders],” he explained.

 

While Henry’s pace, movement, and finishing made him one of the deadliest forwards in the Premier League, Drogba’s strength and hold-up play often tormented defenders, particularly in high-pressure games. The thought of both players linking up is one that football fans can only imagine, but it would have

 

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