UCL: Thierry Henry picks ‘more talented player’ between Haaland, Mbappe

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has said he would prefer to coach Kylian Mbappe over Erling Haaland.

According to Henry, the Real Madrid forward has “more talent” than the Manchester City striker.

Haaland scored twice, while Mbappe struck once as City lost 3-2 to Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League play-off on Tuesday night.

City led until the 85th minute before goals from Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham sealed a famous win for the LaLiga side.

Henry was providing analysis for the game on CBS Sports alongside Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher.

When Carragher asked Henry which of the two players he would prefer to have in his team as a manager, he replied: “Mbappe, all day.

“Because he does – or offers – different options.

“For a coach, he can play on the right, he can play on the left, and he can play in the middle. Can Haaland play any position other than a nine?”

UCL: Thierry Henry picks ‘more talented player’ between Haaland, Mbappe