Thierry Henry: When Pep Guardiola hauled him off for ignoring Barcelona tactics

Thierry Henry enjoyed two highly successful seasons working under Pep Guardiola during his time at Barcelona.

Together, the pair brought every available trophy back to the Camp Nou between 2008 and 2010, including the Champions League, two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey.

However, in achieving those honours, Henry was forced to adapt to the Spaniard's strict tactical philosophies.

Henry, who remains Arsenal's record marksman with 228 goals, was deployed on the left wing by Guardiola rather than in the central striker role that he had fulfilled in north London.

While there can be no denying that the switch was an effective one, Henry admitted Guardiola's methods were a marked departure from what he had previously been used to during a 2015 appearance as a pundit for Sky Sports.

"How many times would we see a player come and ask for the ball [deep in central midfield]?" Henry asked rhetorically. "Not with Barcelona."

Stay in your position, trust your team-mate on the ball, and wait for the ball. Look at where I am [hugging the left touchline]. That position allowed [Andres] Iniesta to get the ball [in central midfield] because I’m occupying the right-back.

"Freedom, [in the] last third, run, you're allowed to. You start in a high position, and wide, but after that, you can do whatever you want.

"Basically from training to the game, up until the last third, he [Guardiola] used to call it the 'Three Ps' - play, possession and position. And the most important one was position.

According to Henry, every member of the Blaugrana's squad was well-drilled in their role - and knew not to disobey their boss's orders.

"He had a plan. If you don’t actually do what he’s asking you to do, you’re going to be in trouble," explained