THIERRY HENRY has emerged as a shock
contender to replace Quique Setien at
Barcelona, according to reports.

The Frenchman is currently managing Montreal
Impact in MLS, having endured a dreadful stint
at AS Monaco in the 2018-19 season.

But according to France Football, Henry is a
serious contender for the Camp Nou post -
given his history with the club as a player.

As a Barcelona player he netted 49 goals in 121
appearances following his switch from Arsenal -
playing a part in the club's early success under
Pep Guardiola.

And Henry, 42, isn't the only former Barca
player in the mix for the job.

Former Everton and Southampton gaffer Ronald
Koeman is also believed to be under
consideration - although Xavi will NOT be
approached again just yet, having turned down
the post in January.

While no official announcement has yet been
put out, the decision to relieve Setien of his
duties has privately already been made followin
last night's dismal 8-2 defeat at the hands of
Bayern Munich.

Mauricio Pochettino is the early favourite to
succeed Setien, despite his strong links with
rivals Espanyol - while former Juventus manage
Massimiliano Allegri is also in the running.

Whoever comes in will have to get Lionel Messi
onside immediately, with the Argentine looking
visibly dejected following last night's
embarrassment - having criticised the club's
hapless board on a number of occasions this
season.

Gerard Pique has offered to step aside for "fres
blood" if needs be, while director of football Eri
Abidal could also be given the chop.

The Spanish centre-back said after the game:

"No one is untouchable, least of all me.

“Fresh blood is needed. We’ve have hit rock
bottom now. We all need to reflect and see
what’s best for Barca.

"Coaches and players follow one another, but it
has been several years since we have been able
to be competitive on a European level.

"We all have to think internally and decide what
is best for the club, for Barca. Tonight was
unacceptable for Barcelona.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/12411134/arsenal-thierry-henry-setien-barcelona/

lalasticlala

It's like Barcelona's board is confused
Henry that failed woefully with Monaco and he's even currently performing poorly again in MLS with Montreal impact

Hehehe

For Barca to be restored there's the urgent need to be radical in their approach and handling of key issues, foremost of which is finding a replacement for the clueless and embattled coach in Setien. Yet brining Thierry into the picture isn't the way forward. So is the team's reliance on unproven Spanish coaches. When the likes of Max Allegri and Pochettino are all available and willing.

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