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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wolverine GTR" data-source="post: 20597974" data-attributes="member: 158020">'I'd prefer Henry to work at Arsenal' - Gilberto <img src="http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/goal_uk/b0/52/thierry-henry-gilberto-silva-arsenal_jzenr1pdczrm1r8zap8qu5131.jpg?t=-927123730&w=620&h=430" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> Gilberto Silva has congratulated his former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry on being appointed assistant manager of the Belgium national team - but admits that he would have preferred to see him take up a coaching role with the Gunners instead. The Brazilian, nicknamed ‘the Invisible Wall’ during his playing days, is currently the technical director of Greek side Panathinaikos following a career which spanned almost two decades with the likes of Arsenal and Gremio. Henry was told to choose between his media role with Sky Sports and his previous job with the Arsenal academy and, having decided to stay on screen, has since been appointed to help new Belgium boss Roberto Martinez."Thierry has prepared well over the last few years since his retirement with his coaching badges," Gilberto told Goal. "I would prefer him to stay at Arsenal but OK, he's part of a new era there and I wish him the best of luck as both Thierry and Roberto are excellent people and professionals." Elsewhere, Gilberto's Panathinaikos were drawn against Ajax, Standard Liege and Celta Vigo in the Europa League group stage on Thursday and the 39-year-old is confident of progressing to the knockout rounds. "I think it was a good draw," he said. "Our group is well balanced but it won't be easy. It’s important for us to prepare and just do our job. We believe that we can go further and qualify for the next stage, so let's see. "It's a new position for me [the Panathinaikos job]. It's been busy, a big challenge. I told myself it's much easier to play football! I'm enjoying it and trying to assess the situation of the club and implement the ideas that I have."</blockquote>

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