Life Will Go On If Van Persie Leaves - Thierry Henry

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry says the club will
overcome the departure of Robin van Persie if, as
expected, the skipper leaves the Emirates after
announcing earlier this summer that he would not
sign a new contract.
Netherlands international Van Persie, the North
Londoners' captain, has been heavily linked with
a move to Juventus or either Manchester City or
Manchester United.
He was the Premier League's top scorer last
season, but Henry - who spent eight years at
Arsenal and returned on loan last season - said
Arsene Wenger's team could move on without
him.
"We hope he stays," Henry, who now plays for
New York Red Bulls, told Sky Sports News. "I
don't know exactly what is happening but, as an
Arsenal fan, I want him to stay.
"He is still an Arsenal player, and the boss has to
deal with it. I just want Arsenal to do well. Robin
will do what he will do and we'll see. When I
left, everybody cried... but everyone comes and
goes."
Henry said the Gunners would be boosted by the
return of Jack Wilshere, who is set to make a
comeback in October after completing his
recovery from ankle and knee problems.
"You want Jack Wilshere around," he said. "He
reminds me of when I first arrived when the old
guard was there. He's an Arsenal fan in the first
place, and you need this type of player around in
the dressing room.
"It's not only that he's an Arsenal fan, and not
only an Englishman, but he's a good player - it's
as simple as that. What a shame that he stopped
a bit, because he was on his way."