Henry out until after Christmas

[Nafe]

Thierry Henry has begun his rehabilitation after injury but the Arsenal captain will not play again before Christmas.

The fitness of the French striker has been under discussion ever since he played at Fulham on November 29. It turns out that was his last appearance for almost a month. The problem is no longer his sciatic nerve. It is now a hamstring injury that is keeping him out.

“Thierry has started his rehabilitation,” said Arsène Wenger ahead of Wednesday’s trip to Wigan. “He is still not completely free from his hamstring [injury] so he starts again.

The manager was asked if Henry was out until after Christmas. “Realistically, certainly yes,” he replied. “I would not want to set a time on it. We will take the needed time.

“We hope we can slowly build him up and make him competitive again. The neck problem is sorted out. He had a sciatic nerve problem and a hamstring problem. And [the hamstring] is the most troubling for him now.”

Its a shame to see him out yet again, i'm sure hes itching to get out and play football again. However, he still says that the World Cup took its toll on him and has physically drained him. He really needs the time out and i'm sure its for the best, rushing injuries can always lead to new ones.

I'd like to see him perform a more comfortable game when he comes back because he looks uncomfortable playing in previous games, not on his usual game people of the premiership know him for.

Hope he gets fit soon!

[westboy]

He is suffering from Barcelonitus

[Simonutd]

so arsenal are going to win some games then

[westboy]

Why?

Is it because Henry thinks he is manager?

[Robbo]

Hope he gets fit soon!

Lets not eh ;)

[Nafe]

Heh, well we've proven that we can play without our 'one man army' so its not a big upset, although i'd like him to get back into the routine off football, i'm sure he does too.

[kytoon]

I know they played without him at chelsea and United but to be without him for a lengthy period of time I think its a massive blow for them as I believe that when the young players look around and see henry they are inspired by him now with him not there i can see arsenal performing below par and strugiling even more and teams like Wigan I think will take advantage of this and get positive results against the Gunners.

[Nafe]

Its a possibility but its a situation were going to have to adjust to, he really needs the rest. With out squad we have atm, we show alot of character and that proves something. I don't think Henry is totally separated from the squad, hes still a motivation off pitch.
I agree with you though, you can see the effect he has on the squad, it'll be nice if he makes a speedy recovery.

[Simonutd]

i recon he's going to a bigger club like west ham or everton, he's read my threads and see the light, so he's off

[Nafe]

Simon, try and keep the crap jokes posted in the 'Make me laugh' section ;)