Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has urged Gunners manager Mikel Arteta to alter his tactics in the second leg of the Champions League semi-finals against PSG. PSG secured a 1-0 win in the first leg at London’s Emirates Stadium, courtesy of Ousmane Dembele’s fourth-minute goal.
Henry believes that Arteta needs to twist his tactics to give Arsenal a chance of winning in Paris. “There is another tie,” Henry said on CBS Sports Golazo. “You never know what’s gonna happen. PSG were far superior in this game, so a lot needs to be changed in order for Arsenal to make sure that they can beat PSG over in Paris.”
Henry pointed out that PSG’s performance dropped slightly after Dembele’s substitution, making it easier for Arsenal to put pressure on the French side. “But as soon as Dembele came off tonight, PSG dropped a bit more. It was easier for Arsenal to put pressure because Dembele wasn’t coming and getting the ball.”
Despite the challenging task ahead, Henry remains optimistic about Arsenal’s chances. “But, yeah, like I said, you’re still in the tie. Anything can happen.” With the second leg approaching, Arteta will need to come up with a solid plan to overcome PSG’s superior performance and give Arsenal a chance to progress to the final.
The stakes are high, and the pressure is on Arteta to deliver a winning strategy. Will he heed Henry’s advice and change his tactics to give Arsenal a chance of beating PSG? Only time will tell. One thing is certain, however – the second leg promises to be an exciting and closely contested match.