Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez’s performance during the UEFA Champions League final 1-0 defeat against Manchester City raised Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s concern and criticism.
Martinez missed a clear-cut chance in the second half of the encounter that could have been a game-changer for Inter Milan. Unfortunately, they eventually lost 1-0 to the Premier League champions in Turkey, following Rodri’s brilliant second-half goal.
Henry expressed his disappointment in Martinez’s decision-making, stating that the striker ought to have crossed the ball to his teammate. He further added that Man City manager Pep Guardiola was on his knees praying when Martinez attempted to go solo.
“I will go back to the one with Lautaro Martinez, I am sorry, you have to cross. Not only one time, two times, three times, four times and five times. The only solution you have is to cross. It would have been a different game, now he has to sleep with that one”, Henry told CBS Sports.
Additionally, Henry noted that if Martinez had recomposed himself and taken his time to see Brozovic at the top of the box, who was in a better position to score, the outcome would have been different. Henry reiterated that the team has to score, and it’s not always about personal glory.
The missed chance from Martinez was one of the defining moments in the game, and it caused Inter Milan to miss out on the possibility of being crowned European champions.
Thierry Henry’s analysis of the game highlights the significance of teamwork in football. One player’s action could make or mar a team’s success in a match. Inter Milan’s UCL final loss portrayed this fact perfectly, and it’s something that teams must take into consideration when executing their plans.
