Deputy Belgium to make his weapons
Barely finished his professional career, in 2014, Thierry Henry began coaching. With Arsenal U-16s first. Then in the training of Belgium coach Roberto Martinez, between 2016 and 2018, in second place, then the first assistant. Henry leaves the Red Devils after finishing third during the World Cup in Russia. Returns to Euro 2021, then World Cup 2022. After a first-round exit in Qatar, Martinez has not been renewed. Then Henry leaves the choice for good.
Thierry Henry with Eden Hazard in August 2016 (A.Reau / L’Equipe)
Monaco, a brief experience
Returning to his training club in October 2018, this time as head coach, Thierry Henry’s first experience was complicated. In succeeding Leonardo Jardim, French champion a year ago, the challenge was tough. After 4 months and only 20 minor games in all competitions (5 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses), Henry was thanked and replaced by… Jardim. The Portuguese captured ASM, then 19th in L1.
A sense of unfinished business in Montreal
Away from Europe, Henry left to train in a league he knew well: Major League Soccer. In Montreal, the former Arsenal player wants to forget the disappointment of Monaco. Despite the mixed results (31% wins), Henry won the play-off matches (the first for the club since 2016) and the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League. “heavy heart”The Frenchman announced his departure on February 25, 2021 for family reasons, after only 29 games on the Impact bench and with a bitter taste of unfinished business.
Thierry Henry training in Montreal in January 2020 (L.Hahn / L’Equipe)
