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06.08.2007 14:13

Henry : “When you play for Barça, you want to win everything"

David Saura

In his second press conference of the season, Thierry Henry has said that “at Barça you want to win everything”, but also knows that it is not easy. He is impressed by the commitment shown by his colleagues.

Henry started his first game for Barça in Beijing, but that is not something to which he is attaching too much importance, saying “it was the first time I was in the starting line up but it was also the third game in which I played 45 minutes.” In these games, the Frenchman has noticed how this team always “goes out to win.”

The challenge ahead

Henry appeared in the conference with fellow World Cup winner Thuram, and commented on his ambitions to extend his already impressive honours list. “A lot of the players here have won some major titles” he said. “But when you play for Barça, you want to win everything. And we are working to do that, but we know it won’t be easy.”

Henry missed the end of last season through injury, and admits that the experience of these games is a tiring one, but knows that team-work is the only way to overcome the obstacles. “I am working hard to get back to full fitness, and there is a great team of fitness coaches with me. The squad is very tightly knit, we are all highly committed. We have a great side both in and out of the dressing room.”

Four strikers

Asked if there is any chance of him playing in the same team as Eto’o, Ronaldinho and Messi, Henry merely said “there are certainly some high quality players around me, and that makes me feel enthusiastic.”