Barcelona striker Thierry Henry was shocked by Freddie Ljungberg's blast at Arsenal, when he accused the club of lacking ambition following his move across London to West Ham.
The Swede was a long time team-mate, but whereas Henry made a dignified exit, Ljungberg revealed his innermost feelings about where the club is going, and he made it clear he felt that direction was backwards.
"Freddie's a grown man. He says whatever he wants to say," said Henry. "Obviously I was here and I saw it on TV.
"It was the strangest thing going to play for West Ham. I wish him all the best. Everyone is entitled to their own decision. He did what he did. The boss (Arsene Wenger) knows why I left, that is the most important thing for me."
Henry also believes Arsenal can seriously rival Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool for the Barclays Premier League title, despite his departure and the gradual break up of the "invincible" team.
"Everybody is always talking about the young team, this sort of thing, but a year ago we reached the Champions League final.
"Last season so many key players were injured. I'm not trying to make any excuses for the club. I'm sure this year, with everybody back, Arsenal can compete for the league. Everybody has to get behind the boss, so I can only wish them all the very best."
