Rijkaard praises the contributions made by Thierry Henry. The top coach the Frenchman as a vital element in the Barca squad.


Thierry Henry is back to fitness from a back injury and fit with a much stronger leg. Having been handled by the expert hands of the FC Barcelona medical team, the goal god is once again shinning in form like he had some time back before falling to injury that wasn't well treated, so had to keep the striker out of the game for a long period just before he left Arsenal FC of England. With a sterling display against Mallorca, Henry is back to haunt opponents with his pace and his deft touches, his assists and his great goals. Sevilla are up for this toninght, and Barca manager Frank Rijkaard believes the Former Arsenal ace has a midas touch on the entire team. Rijkaard said:

Thierry Henry has immense effect on the rest of the team. He is a very important player for us. His contributions are clear and evident when he's on the pitch. When a team works well, some players begin to stand out for their ability, workrate and leadership. Henry is one of the ones who can make the difference. Once he's at the top of his game, there's no stopping him.

The Copa Del Rey match between Sevilla and FC Barcelona comes up tongiht at 22:00 hours local time in Sevilla.