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Thursday, 29 December 2011

Thumbs Up to Henry Mertesacker's hoorah for Henry

Per Mertesacker says Thierry Henry still has what it takes to star at the highest level as talk of a fairytale return to Arsenal for the Frenchman gathered pace.
The former Gunners captain and record goalscorer is training with the club during the Major League Soccer off-season and does not report back to the New York Red Bulls until March.
Henry would jump at the chance of a two-month loan if Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sought cover for Africa Cup of Nations-bound forwards Marouane Chamakh and Gervinho.
And German international defender Mertesacker has no hesitation in recommending the 34-year-old as a possible back-up for current Emirates goal-king Robin van Persie.
"Henry has a lot of experience and he is a great opportunity for us," he said. "But I am not the manager and I do not know what is possible, for him or for us.
"In training, Henry shows his class and it is good to have him with us. He still has the same attitude he showed in a lot of games at Arsenal."
Arsenal have also been linked with Cologne striker Lukas Podolski and Mertesacker would welcome his international team-mate with open arms.
"He is a great player, especially for the national team," he added. "He is a good striker with a very good finish. His left foot is unbelievable and I am a fan of him."

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