Barcelona is gearing up for a crucial La Liga match against Valencia in the 21st round of the competition. Currently in third place with 39 points, Barcelona is only ahead of Athletic Bilbao on goal difference and trails Real Madrid by 7 points and Atletico Madrid by 5.
Following Barcelona’s thrilling 5-4 victory over Benfica in the Champions League, Thierry Henry made controversial remarks about the team, particularly targeting young star Gavi. In an analysis for Sky Sports, Henry criticized Gavi’s recent performances, suggesting that German coach Hansi Flick should consider dropping him from the starting lineup if he wants to improve the team’s shape.
Henry expressed confusion over Gavi’s role on the field, stating, “I do not understand what role Gavi plays, and I cannot see a reason for him to participate continuously in the starting lineup.” These comments came as a surprise to many Barcelona fans, especially given Gavi’s status as one of the club’s brightest young talents in recent years.
The legendary former player’s critique highlights the pressure Gavi is under at Barcelona, as expectations for his contributions continue to grow.
