Henry: "Messi sometimes looks like Maradona"

Barcelona player Thiery henry spoke at a press conference.





Last Sunday, Messi came on, he scored two goals and Barcelona won a game you were losing. That isn't called "dependency"?
It's incredible what Leo is doing, but we all know already what he's capable of. For me, it's the best player at this moment, and we should be happy that he's playing at Barcelona. To depend on Messi is normal because he's the best.

It's more and more difficult to avoid comparisons with Diego Maradona...
I don't want to put more pressure on Messi, but the only player I have seen doing things like that is Maradona. So you have to say it: sometimes Messi looks a lot like him. And Maradona was the best player I've ever seen in action, especially during the World Cup in 1986.

Did you want to score Barcelona's league goal number 5000?
Yes, because it's something very special, but I think that Messi deserved it. It's an important goal in the history of the club and that's why it's good that it has been scored by someone who has been here for a long time, like Puyol, Xavi, Messi or Eto'o.

Barça keeps leading the Liga, 12 points ahead of the second placed. You're already counting when you can win the title?
We're trying to play without thinking about other things. We play against teams that do everything to defeat us but we always fight until the end. We know that we have a lead of 12 points, but in football things can change very quick. There are still a lot of points to win, anything can still happen.

Your performances are better than last season. This has to do with being happier in your personal life?
I'm going through a good time and I'm very happy. It's clear that when the team is playing well, everything is going well. We're very united and you can see that when we celebrate the goals. You can see we have a close group and that the team is enjoying on the pitch. When the players are feeling better, then it's easier to perform well. This year we play like a team and that's the best way to play.

The main realization of Pep Guardiola is to have imposed more discipline?
Last season's coach had won several trophies with another way of handling the dressing-room. We're on the right path, but we still didn't win anything this season.

Since your arrival at Barça, one and a half year ago, you seemed to be fond of Bojan Krkic. What do you think about his situation now that he's playing less than last year?
He's feeling very good, he uses the Copa games to show his worth. We have a very good squad, you don't see the difference whoever is playing. Bojan always gives his best and it's a very important player for Barcelona.


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