Thierry Henry Comments on Rumours He Could Replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has said he doesn't know if he's ready to replace the club's current boss Arsene Wenger, suggesting it's a difficult subject to discuss.Wenger's contract at the Emirates Stadium is set to expire at the end of the campaign, and as a result, there has been plenty of speculation about a potential departure. Henry, Arsenal's all-time leading goalscorer, has been tipped to succeed the Frenchman, although he stated it's not a topic he's comfortable talking about."It doesn't depend on me, there are things to be respected, it's my club of heart but I do not have any right-wings," he told Canal Plus (h/t ESPN FC). "My name is quoted to succeed Wenger, I hear that. But it's hard for me to talk about it I have a lot of respect for everything the coach has done. Am I ready' I don't know and nobody knows, but I also need to learn my job."Henry is an assistant manager with the Belgium national team setup, working under Roberto Martinez.If the Arsenal hierarchy were looking for a popular appointment once Wenger departs, the 39-year-old would be it. Henry dazzled during his time at Arsenal, scoring an impressive 228 goals in his eight-year stint.Since his retirement, Henry has assumed a role as a pundit on Sky Sports, and he was recently critical of the Arsenal team following their 3-1 surrender to West Bromwich Albion. The Guardian's Sachin Nakrani was impressed with his scathing assessment:Still, impressing as a player, a coach and an analyst doesn't necessarily guarantee success as a manager. Especially when it comes to replacing a figure like Wenger.In 21 years at the north London club, the coach has come to define Arsenal. Since his arrival, the Gunners have always looked to play with style. While that swagger was meshed with silverware earlier in Wenger's tenure, as of late, the club have struggled to challenge for the top honours under his guidance.And while a lot of supporters would be happy to see Wenger exit the club, when he does eventually depart, he'll leave a void at the Emirates Stadium. Per OptaJoe, he's by far the longest serving manager in English football:Appointing Henry would be a big risk for Arsenal given his lack of experience. The job of replacing Wenger would be difficult for any manager in world football; for a man that has not took charge of a single game in his career, it'd be an almost impossible ask.According to John Cross of the Daily Mirror, Wenger is set to stay at Arsenal for two more years yet. If the Gunners do envisage Henry as his successor, they'd be smart to get him back at the club during that timeframe.
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