Tuesday, 11th June, 2013
Arsenal have been given a boost in midfielder Abou Diaby’s injury timeline with news that the player’s recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament rupture is on track.
Diaby was forced onto the sidelines after suffering the injury during training in March, and the Frenchman’s season ended with just 11 league games played.
The ligament injury was the second major setback for him this season, as a thigh strain had kept him out of most of the early part of 2012/13.
He is expected to be fully recovered by Christmas, and the former Auxerre player told L’Equipe: "I’ve got rid of my crutches. Now I have to walk.
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"I’ll start running again in a few weeks. I want to take my time to ensure everything is good."
Diaby joined Arsenal from Auxerre back in 2006, but has been injury prone throughout his time with the Gunners.
He nevertheless has managed a total of 178 appearances for Arsene Wenger and scored 16 goals as well.
The 27-year-old is currently undergoing his rehabilitation at France’s national team training centre in Clairefontaine.
His injuries have also limited his time with the national side, with just 16 caps to his name since his debut in 2007 under Raymond Domenech.
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