Henry out for six weeks

THIERRY HENRY could miss both of France’s final World Cup qualifying ties in Ireland’s Group 4.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger revealed Henry’s groin injury could keep him out of action for up to six weeks, meaning he would miss France’s trip to Switzerland on October 8 and the visit of Cyprus to Paris four days later. Wenger extended his initial predictions for Henry’s absence due to an inflammation of the groin.

But he think’s the striker’s absence will give the likes of Robin van Persie and Jose Antonio Reyes a chance.