Alexis has played alongside a number of great players in his 11 years as a professional footballer, but there is one Arsenal legend he would have loved to combine with more than anyone else.
The Chile forward has starred in his new role as a striker with 14 goals already this season, and he thinks he would have relished an attacking partnership with our record goalscorer, Thierry Henry.
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“I would like to have played with Henry,” Alexis told the Arsenal Magazine. “He could score, play one-twos with you, pass the ball and hold it up well too. He had a huge repertoire and great vision. I like playing with players with such a panoramic vision.
“I think we would do great together. We would be constantly moving, going up and down, coming and going. I would have loved playing with Henry.
“He was more of a scorer than I am. I think I would assist him for every goal he would score! I’m more into passing and he is a great goalscorer.”
Read the full interview in this month’s Arsenal Magazine. Click here to get your copy.
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