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01.10.2007 20:30

Henry’s fitness improving

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Barca’s French striker told reporters ahead of tomorrow’s game that he’s feeling stronger and has settled in fine with the rest of the squad, who, he stressed are “world class players”.

Henry is getting back to full fitness and he puts his improving performances very much down to his improved physical state: “I can get fitter, but I felt very happy after the Zaragoza game for example, though I know there’s still room for improvement”.

“World-class” squad

Despite his hat-trick heroics at the weekend, Henry stressed the importance of the whole team in achieving victory: “it’s not the goals that matter, it’s the team winning that’s important”. That team has clearly impressed the ex-Arsenal man, who claimed: “playing for Barca is fantastic!” paying special praise to Leo Messi: “he’s in great form. What he’s doing is incredible. We didn’t play together on the Asia tour, but we’re really clicking now. That’s no surprise though, because he, and the rest of the squad, are world-class talents”.

Ronaldinho

Henry also spoke of Ronaldinho, who he reckons is: “really motivated whenever he plays”. Criticising the treatment he’s received from some parts of the media, Henry insisted that the Brazilian: “always gives 100% on the pitch”.