‘Close the gap’: Henry faults Arsenal star over Joshua Kimmich’s winner at Bayern

Arsenal were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Bayern Munich with Joshua Kimmich popping up with a record-breaking header in the 63rd minute.

Former Arsenal star, Thierry Henry has now points out one Arsenal star who should have done better during Bayern Munich’s transition towards goal.

Though fans were pointing fingers at Gabriel Martinelli for not covering the space, Henry insisted that Takehiro Tomiyasu should be blamed.

The Japan international started at left back but had a tough time dealing with the electric Leroy Sane, who had him dancing at one stage.

Interrupting Jamie Carragher on CBS Sports, Henry said: “Jamie, can I play the devil’s advocate? If I’m the winger there, defending for Tomiyasu, you’re going to see Martinelli defending there on Leroy Sane. I invite you to look at what Tomiyasu does.

“Martinelli has got to defend, so you (Martinell) are doing his (Tomiyasu’s) job right now, so you go all the way there. Please, stay with Tomiyasu.

“What is Leroy Sane going to do there? You’re looking at him. He can’t score! Close the gap! He can’t score! What is he going to do? He’s not even in the frame.

“This is where he was, Jamie, I know I’m going far, but he was there (off the pitch), how is he going to score? And Tomiyasu is like this (looking at Sane). Close the gap!”

The defeat to Bayern Munich means Arsenal will have to place all their focus on the Premier League title. They are currently placed second on the table, two points below Manchester City.