Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has criticized Fabio Vieira, likening him to Patrick Vieira and slamming his recent performance. Despite Arsenal’s victory against Burnley, Vieira received a red card for a challenge resembling Patrick Vieira’s style. Henry expressed disapproval, stating that Vieira tends to complicate things unnecessarily, disliking his playing style.
Fabio Vieira, a talented 23-year-old signed from Porto for £34 million last year, is commended for his ball skills, vision, and goal-scoring ability. However, his weakness lies in strong challenges to regain possession, as highlighted by the controversial tackle on Josh Brownhill during the Burnley match. Perry Groves, commenting on talkSPORT, deemed Vieira’s challenge “ridiculously shocking” and suggested an identity crisis, implying Vieira believes he’s emulating Patrick Vieira.
Despite the red card not affecting the game’s outcome, Vieira’s suspension for the next three Premier League matches poses a challenge for Arsenal. This setback comes at a time when the team is already missing key players like Martin Odegaard and Emile Smith Rowe due to injuries. The absence of Vieira, Odegaard, and Smith Rowe could leave Arsenal vulnerable in the midfield area, potentially impacting their performance after the international break.
