Southampton’s Sekou Mara has struggled since his arrival on the south coast, however now working under Thierry Henry he has found some form.
Southampton‘s Sekou Mara bagged his first goal for France under 21s national team on Monday.
He scored the fourth and final goal as France beat Slovenia 4-0.
The 21-year-old watched from the bench until the 81st minute and scored just seven minutes later.
The hands Thierry Henry his second win in the role for his nation which puts them well on the path to EURO 2025.
The former attacker who is a legend in English football, took the role after he admitted he was left ‘unfulfilled’ by punditry jobs.
His work with Mara could be a benefit to the Saints…
How Henry can help Mara
Henry is a big believer in coaches playing a role in improving players.
Hampshire Live reported that he has said: “Being a manager is about asking the question: can you make your players more intelligent, understand football a bit better?”
Henry said, “Let’s use Pep Guardiola as an example. I thought I was good at football but when I arrived there at Barcelona I just thought, ‘wow, what is he talking about?’
“Arsene Wenger, when I arrived to Arsenal, opened up my spirit and my mind as a continuation of what I learned at the academy at Clairefontaine. Pep Guardiola opened my eyes.”
Russell Martin will be hoping Henry can play a crucial role in helping Mara find his form and reach his undoubted potential.