Arsenal great Thierry Henry has spoken about Alexis Sanchez bringing an ‘X-factor’ with him to the club. Sanchez joined the Gunners in a big money move from Barcelona last summer and managed to score 25 goals in 52 games in his first season, form that won him the club’s ‘Player of the Season’ award.
Like many, the former French international striker is also a big fan of Sanchez. Henry talked about the Chilean’s crucial match winning strikes this season and reiterated his belief that the Chilean will lead Arsenal to further glory.
Henry told Arsenal Player: “If you’re an Arsenal fan, we were all waiting for that type of matchwinner.
“Look at what he did in the FA Cup final and what he has been doing since his arrival. He has been more than tremendous.
“We want to see that more and more and I know that he has that in his locker. When you have a guy like Alexis Sanchez, it is the X-factor.
Henry also went on to state that Sanchez could not do it all alone and that he will need more Arsenal players to take responsilibty. He also suggests that Arsene Wenger may have to invest in the squad again this summer.
“He is the guy who can change the course of a game. I love the way he plays, he plays with his heart and I know the fans love that about him.
“As an Arsenal fan I am very excited about next season and hopefully we can bring some people to the club, some new players maybe but when you have a guy like Alexis Sanchez anything can happen. Hopefully he can fire us to the title next year.”
The former Barcelona man also has over 80 international appearances and has scored 26 goals for his country.
Sanchez is currently in the Chile squad playing in the Copa America.
