Arsenal could lose Diaby through Deschamps’ risk.
Abou Diaby continues to stride for the French National Team by AH
Abou Diaby had yet another man of the match performance for France in their 1-0 victory over Finland, following his world class performance for Arsenal against Liverpool last Sunday. The midfielder scored the only goal of the game and manager Dider Deschamps praised the central midfielder;
“He is a boy with a lot of qualities, but I knew that. He is a complete midfielder,”
Diaby’s qualities have always been known but a career full of injures has blocked his path from making it to the top level on a consistent basis. Diaby has struggled to play in more than two games in a row for the past few years, either because of a recurring injury or from exhaustion and French manager Dider Deschamps, recognises this issue;
“There is a risk for all players [to suffer from exhaustion]; for Diaby, perhaps a little more,” the France coach commented to L’Equipe.
“He was getting tired, but I was not able to take him off as I had already made other changes. His athletic performance, particularly in the air, was fundamental to our win. We will see how he recovers, but in absolute circumstances, I don’t see why he shouldn’t be available on Tuesday.”
It’s good to see Diaby playing at the highest level once again, but I don’t like the way Deschamps, suggests that he will use Diaby, even if not entirely fit. He recently said this with fellow Frenchman Olivier Giroud, who picked up a muscular injury in training and was forced to miss the game against Finland.
Deschamps said;
“He will work apart (from the squad), which will allow him to play the next match (against Belarus). Considering it’s a muscular problem, I better give him more time. I would of preferred Olivier at full fitness, but (football) is like that.”
Diaby’s old manager at Auxerre, Guy Roux, was also quoted this week praising the talents of the tall Frenchman. He also went on to question Diaby’s ability to stay injury free.
“Abou is a rare and exceptional player when he is in full possession of his faculties.
“The good lord gave him immense talent but also made him quite fragile.
“He is mounted on two matches with a spot of glue in the middle.”
Diaby has denied this week that he is fragile, claiming he has merely been unlucky with injury. Let’s just hope not only these two players, but all the players on international duty return to Arsenal injury free and available for the Southampton game on 15th September.
lets hope all our player stay injury free for full season.
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I never doubted Diaby’s talent, i just hope he doesn’t to an RVP and give us amazing season only to F@ck off to manchester
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International duties don’t half f*** us up! They should NOT be allowed to use a player unless their 100% since its on during season. Therefor if Diaby and Giroud aren’t 100%, they shouldn’t be allowed to use them.
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If Diaby stays fit, by the end of the season people will be saying Yaya who?
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He should be ok…hopefully he can stay fit for Southampton…he does have 3 days rest.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger…So he shouldn’t be called fragile any more. Diabys a Beast. Diaby’s going to stay fit. Diabys gonna score saturday.
Go on my SON.
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It’s bery ricksy to play Diaby 2 games. Pray to GOD he no injures to be top top.
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Every player is at risk for club or country! Could lose him 5 mins into Southampton match!
I’d rather we concentrated on his form growing than worrying about we might lose him.
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the french coach shoudnt risk him
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Ridiculous decision playing two games back to back in 3 days so soon after comeback. If he plays the full 90 mins for the french i think wenger will rest him for weekend against southampton which would be dissapointing hopefully when jack back we wont be so worried about potential injuries due to strength in depth!
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Did Mvilla play th previous game and how was it if he did?any1 pliz
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If Diaby plays again for france then I think Wenger should rest him against Southampton and unleash Le Coq, so he can be very fit for the Manchester City game.
I dont think Diaby is fragile, its my opinion that he’s just being unlucky. The same happen to Sagna and i believe the time he’s taken off should be sufficient for him to be completely healed, fingers crossed.
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Diaby is a promising player and he is really good with the qualities,but sometimes he can disappoint in some other games where he is needed!
Opinions divided. What do you think?
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Wat happened to mvilla? Why isn’t deschamps using him??
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Damn it!! I hate the international break!
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hope diaby can play the full season this time around…fingers crossed!!!
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Diaby should have nuff common sense to keep himself right . If he doesn’t and let’s himself get pushed into a situation were he plays while not fit then he should get shown the door .
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The guy is not Fragile, ha has been unlucky over the seasons. I believe, he is gonna have a fabulous year for the gunners and many more seasons to came.
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feels like diaby is a new signng! everyone is talking about him and praising him. come on my son, prove to all the doubters in the north bank that your worth it. stay injury free and prove the faith le proff has in you. most of us have the faith. your class when on form and injury free.
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Those inquiring about M’Vila, he is banned from the French team.
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IF diaby/giroud get inured i will kill didier! Its really frustrating how we finally start playing well then a sh*tface like this wants to burn diaby out, our best player. They are France for ffs, they have m’vila,cabaye,diarra,nasri,menez etc. why risk a fellow frenchman’s player?
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our best player atm*
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Southampton might be Conquelin’s chance to shine. He’s been asking for it and if Diaby is exhausted for the game, I don’t see Wenger risking him.
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so diaby has suddenly become our best player after bn labelled a dead wood,na wowwwww,i just pray 1 day chamack also shames his critics,
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COme on Wenger…pick up the phone and give Dider a call..time to fly Diaby back to london
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Hasnt wenger been risking diaby as well? if i am right he has played every minute of every match this season whilst coquelin has watched on.
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Wenger will be doing a bit of nail biting until the internationals are over. ( where the hell is Moldova?)OK, I know, like you I looked it up.
As for Diaby he seems to be an uncut diamond so maybe it`s time for a little rotation starting with Southampton.
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