Olivier Giroud: AC Milan Striker in Line to Break Thierry Henry’s Record Ahead of the World Cup

• Thierry Henry's brilliant record for France will be put on the line ahead of the upcoming 2022 World Cup
• The Arsenal legend remains France's all-time top scorer after an illustrious career with Les Bleus that saw him score 51 goals
• However, that record could be shattered by Olivier Giroud in Qatar, with the AC Milan striker just two goals shy of the milestone
• Giroud is expected to make the cut for France's squad that will be defending the World Cup crown in Qatar

AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud is in line to break Thierry Henry's record ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

The 36-year-old seems to be ageing like fine wine as he is currently in top shape with the Serie A giants.

The French forward has already scored nine goals for Milan this season, with five of those coming in the Italian top flight.

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Given his scintillating run of form, Giroud is expected to make France's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Should that happen, the former Arsenal and Chelsea striker will be afforded a glorious opportunity to break Thierry Henry's record for France.

Henry, who enjoyed an illustrious career with France, is the country's all-time top scorer with 51 goals.

However, that brilliant record could be put on the line, with Giroud in a pole position to shatter it.

The AC Milan superstar is just two goals shy of Henry's 51 and could get the chance to break it if he makes France's World Cup squad.

Giroud fires AC Milan to victory

Giroud's latest goal for AC Milan came on the weekend when he scored a last-minute winner against Spezia.

The goal was enough to inspire the Rossoneri to a 2-1 crucial win to retain their place in second on the standings.

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Speaking on his acrobatic finish, the France international said:

“As I said before, I want to play and I have the determination as well as motivation to continue," he said via Talksport.

"I’ve spoken a lot with Zlatan Ibrahimovic on this matter and he shares my mindset. We are blessed with bodies that want to do even more. I’ll keep going," he added.

Players who could miss 2022 FIFA World Cup

Earlier, Sports Brief reported a number of Premier League stars are facing the prospect of missing the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after picking up injuries in the ongoing season.

The global football showpiece is scheduled to kick off in mid-November, resulting in a league football break.

With the tournament only a few days away, several Premier League players are currently out injured and now face a race against time to be fit for the competition.