Abou Diaby watch?

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Originally Posted by Keith

Came back in the reserves today and scored the equaliser!

Then went off injured.

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He went over on his bad ankle while putting the ball in the net. But played on after and was moving freely enough. He was taken off but he was only supposed to play an hour anyway according to Wenger.

But yeah, it is quite tragic. Can't see his career having a Van Persie style turnaround because his injuries seem related whereas Van Persie kept snapping different parts of the body. And there's also the fact that Van Persie clearly had a lot of talent and was scoring whenever he was fit, whereas Diaby at his best runs past a couple of players and does something stupid at the end of it.

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Abou Diaby can still be a "massive" player for Arsenal, according to Arsène Wenger.

The highly-regarded France midfielder has been at the Club for six years but a succession of injuries have stopped him from realising his full potential.

Diaby has just 54 minutes of first-team action under his belt this season but Wenger has faith in his compatriot - even if he won't select him for the Aston Villa game.

"Diaby is available again, but he should be in the group next week," said the manager. "I don't want to take any gamble on him now. Apart from that it will be the same squad as at Everton.

"He can be massive for us, but at the moment we have had so many setbacks with him that we don't want to take a gamble. He needs another game [for the reserves], and then he will be ready."

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http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...n-rivals-clash

Looks like any chance of a new midfielder coming in are over :rose:

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Originally Posted by Ach

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...n-rivals-clash

Looks like any chance of a new midfielder coming in are over :rose:

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http://redgunners.files.wordpress.co...gersmiling.jpg

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...cial-for-diaby

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“He is the first player who would be on the France teamsheet in midfield when he is fit.

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That bit made me laugh

Diaby will have a great season.

Then push for a move to PSG in the summer.

http://www.arsenal.com/assets/_files..._training1.jpghttp://farm5.staticflickr.com/4135/4...5c2bcf66_z.jpg

Diaby :bow:

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Originally Posted by Ach

http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...cial-for-diaby



That bit made me laugh

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Wengers ass has got to be on his mouth. He cant stop spouting shit every time he opens it!

Wenger isn't talking shit though. This is what Blanc told Wenger! It's right there in the article but Ach, once again, chooses to be selective with the quotes. Diaby actually looked decent playing for France.

it seem to me Ach never seen diaby play. he is better than all of our midfield when fit. but then it has been long since he kicked a ball.

Dead Diaby better than bad Diaby tbf, really like good Diaby but loooong time since seen him:(

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Originally Posted by 4-3-3

it seem to me Ach never seen diaby play. he is better than all of our midfield when fit. but then it has been long since he kicked a ball.

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Nobody has seen Diaby play

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Originally Posted by fakeyank

Nobody has seen Diaby play

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talk on your behalf:coffee:

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Originally Posted by Injury Time

Dead Diaby better than bad Diaby tbf, really like good Diaby but loooong time since seen him:(

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Who were we playing when he came on last season? Was it Liverpool? He looked the shit then but sadly injured himself again in doing so

he'll probably do his ankle ligament tying his boot up before the 1st game of the seaon. "he will be out for 2 weeks" is what will get said. bt we wont see him til 2013

Diaby. :lol:

I remember him.

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Abou Diaby says he is full of confidence ahead of the new season after Arsène Wenger praised his "exceptional" talent.

The 26-year-old midfielder struggled with injuries last term and was restricted to just five first-team appearances for Arsenal during a difficult campaign.

However, he has played a full part in pre-season and Wenger said earlier this week that "he is the first player who would be on the France teamsheet in midfield when fit".

"That makes me feel confident - it is always nice to have the confidence of the manager," Diaby told a webchat with Chinese fans hosted by Arsenal.qq.com.

"I'm fit now, I have been training since the beginning of pre-season and also did a rehabilitation session during my holidays - so now I feel great.

"I know that when I am fit, I can be good on the pitch. My main target this season is to be fit and if I am then everything will be good for me."

Wenger has also spoken about how the Arsenal 2012 Tour, presented by Emirates is "crucial" for Diaby in proving his long-term fitness.

"It is definitely important - I need to be fit in order to complete the whole season," he agreed. "It is so important that I stay fit because last season I was injured many times and couldn't play much, so this year is crucial."

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http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-arc...ith-confidence

He got injured talking shortly after he said this

Out for the season

I disagree and Ive seen him play most of his games (which admittedly isnt very many). We'll never win anything with him around - he's another Denilson. I hope he does play this season and reasonably well so we can flog him off somewhere at the end.

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Originally Posted by 4-3-3

it seem to me Ach never seen diaby play. he is better than all of our midfield when fit. but then it has been long since he kicked a ball.

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'With Abou Diaby returning, it will be like signing two new players. This season, the squad will be strong and competitive.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...#ixzz220FzgdA2

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WUMger. :bow:

He's on stunning form this weekend.

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Originally Posted by Master Splinter

He's on stunning form this weekend.

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That wont sway many people on this board ;)

Like it or not (I'm in the not) Diaby will be the first name on the teamsheet if he makes it through pre-season. Wumger loves him little bit much. It's going to be a Diaby-Song-Arteta midfield as long as Diaby lasts.

Well I'm one of those that feel that if fit he should start on the bench it wouldn't be fair on the other players that have been fit and done a job, (within the capabilities that is) but I don't think he is a bad player, but he would need a run of games before he can be considered a first teamer.

Diabys main problem is that he is careless in possession. i have never seen someone so well built but so easily robbed of the ball. He always introduces a weak link into prtocedings as our team is notoriously pathetic at reacting to turnovers. every time one of the midfield loses the ball anywhere on the park we cannot react in time. The midfileders will watch helplessly as the other team staem ahed and overcome our shell shocked defenders. It happens every time. United in particular know this flaw too well.

Problem with playing diaby is that you need another midfielder to cover for him. He would be great if other teams would allow us play 12 v 11

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Originally Posted by Marc Overmars

WUMger. :bow:

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This guy pulls off the same shit year after year and still we have fans backing this douche. Somehow it is still 2004 in the heads of quite a lot of the fans!!

diaby on his day can be a brilliant player, he can ghost pass players as if they are not htere, he just needs games, honestly believe if he can do a van persie in terms of fitness this season, he will do a van persie in the fact he has the season of his life

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Originally Posted by ollie the optimist

diaby on his day can be a brilliant player, he can ghost pass players as if they are not htere, he just needs games, honestly believe if he can do a van persie in terms of fitness this season, he will do a van persie in the fact he has the season of his life

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This is it really, in my opinion Diaby is one of the most technically gifted players we have - even if he doesn't always look it. Hopefully when/if we can sort his fitness he will be more grateful to us than RVP is.

I dont think so. Anyway its academic cos hell be injured in his first game. The only person who thinks he's any good is the senile, delusional Wenger

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Originally Posted by ollie the optimist

diaby on his day can be a brilliant player, he can ghost pass players as if they are not htere, he just needs games, honestly believe if he can do a van persie in terms of fitness this season, he will do a van persie in the fact he has the season of his life

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I agree. For how much longer do we have to listen to Wenger telling us how the recovery of Rosicky, Diaby, Denilson etc is like a new signing. Sick of this utter nonsense.

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Originally Posted by fakeyank

This guy pulls off the same shit year after year and still we have fans backing this douche. Somehow it is still 2004 in the heads of quite a lot of the fans!!

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also lets remeber that diabys injuries are not his fault, they all come from a thug who decided to break his leg

I seriously know that Wenger knows that we hate this shit about new signings that's why he keeps saying it. He has stock phrases for the endless media questions and just rolls them out.

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Originally Posted by barrykamp

This is it really, in my opinion Diaby is one of the most technically gifted players we have - even if he doesn't always look it. Hopefully when/if we can sort his fitness he will be more grateful to us than RVP is.

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"When....if...but....could...should...maybe....pro bably", Diaby is a fraud, he's on 70K per week and can't even string two games together. Sad thing is he's never really hit the heights to even justify anywhere near to that salary.

For me, Diaby is a Wenger "Vanity Project". He will continue to develop him irrespective of the consequences of the team. This boy has been on trial for years...yet Wenger persists with him and spouts nonsense about him being like a "new signing".

If we put him on the market nobody would touch him.

Fener are supposed to have offered £10m for him last summer.

Which would be gob-smacking if true.

As for Diaby, I'm not sold personally, even when he was fit.

Im not his biggest fan either but I can see the talent, and I do think if he ends this injury curse he will, similar to van persie - but not to the same extent, become an excellent performer. I could see that in the run of games he had alongside Cesc and Song in 09/10. Technical ability, he has. Strong physique, he has. A brain, he lacks. But 2 out of 3 ain't bad.

Even I, as one of his biggest fans, think its time to cut him loose. He is of an age now where if he is to reach his potential he needs to be playing every game and he just isnt going to do that. Its terrible what has happened to his career but he is taking much needed money and a space in our squad. Move him on somehow please.

He's managed to get a full pre-season under his belt so I'd be tempted to give him one last shot this season.

Although I fully expect him to break down against Sunderland.

During the warm up.

I bet if he stays fit this season and plays the season of his life, he'd be wanting to leave Arsenal next season coz we are not showing enough ambition. Time to cut our losses before they turn into heartache!

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Originally Posted by fakeyank

I bet if he stays fit this season

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A tenner bet nets you a tonne if that happens. :)

http://www.setantabet.com/setantabet...v_type_id=4275


Diaby Appearances 2012/13

Selection Odds

0-10 1/5

11-20 15/8

21-30 3/1

31 or more 10/1

Going to bet for this one!

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Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby is ready to start enjoying his football again after recovering from a succession of injuries.

The 26-year-old has suffered from a series of problems since moving to the Emirates but now feels confident he can repay the faith shown to him by his team-mates and manager.

Ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener with Sunderland, the midfielder admitted he did find it difficult to remain positive after seeing his career blighted by fitness concerns.

He told the club's official website: "It’s never easy to deal with these situations, I love football, love playing the game, and just want to enjoy it.

"When you can’t do that it’s obviously really difficult, but what makes me stay focused is the passion I have for what I’m doing.

"Every morning when I wake up, I’m really happy to drive in to the training ground, come what may. I always wanted to play football at a high level so no matter what happened, if I was having a bad time I would just look forward constantly.

"At times like that it’s really important to have support from your manager, team-mates and the staff. I have to say thanks to all of them, because they’ve helped me a lot and I really appreciate it.”

With pre-season games under his belt during the Gunners' trips to Asia and Germany, Diaby believes he is in the best possible condition to have a successful season with the club.

He continued: "I’ve had a successful pre-season, I’ve been fit for every training session so far and I’m really happy with how things have gone.

"If you want to get through the whole year you need to have a good pre-season, and I haven’t had one like this for a long time.

"I’m really glad about that, and hope that the work I’ve done will see me through all of the season."

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Think he'll start v Sunderland and last 17 minutes which is an improvement.