After Barca defeated German side Stuttgart in Germany, news about the Catalan giants have been hot cake in Germany.


Various Barca players have been interviewed, as the German press seek their views on other German clubs, players in the German league and players of German origin and nationality playing in other leagues. French striker Theirry Henry is the latest to be interviewed, and the goal master was asked to comment on French player based in Germany, Frank Ribery, along with his German clubside, and also asked questions on the chances of German national team keeper, Jans Lehman at the goalkeeper’s English clubside, Arsenal FC. Thierry, who spoke first on the squad and new events at FC Barcelona stated thus:

At Barcelona, we have such great players, and everyone speaks of us. However, even with such a squad, it's not easy as the opponents are well aware of our ability. I’m still learning the ways of Barca from the likes of Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi. I learn a lot. And I spoke with Lilian Thuram too. He's 35 years old and is still learning each day. That applies to me each and every day here in Barcelona.

The next question was about Henry’s French team mate, Frank Ribery. The FC Barcelona striker said of his compatriot:

Ribery is strong and skillful, and plays good football for a great club. They’ll need more force to get on in the Champions League, as the championship is always a close one. But they have a great squad, and they do belong in the Champions League. They have a tremendous stadium. I've been there with France and Barcelona.

Henry was asked to comment on troubled Jens Lehmann, the German goalkeeper in Henry’s former club Arsenal FC. Thierry said of Lehman:

He’ll make a come-back. For me it's just a matter of time until he returns to the goalkeeper position. Jens Lehman is a great person, and I know few as mentally strong as he is. He's extremely focused on Arsenal. He was and is more than good enough for them.