http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Abou-Diaby-c3453 has gone on to reveal that he often feels scared that he might end up getting injured, when he steps onto the pitch.
The midfielder went on to spend most of the previous two seasons out on the sidelines, as he was picking up treatments for the numerous injuries that he has suffered.
This season, he has gone on to play in the team’s opening games and has actually been a crucial part of the club.
However, Diaby doesn’t seem to be forgetting the fact that last season, he was only able to make four substitute appearances for the club, due to his countless injuries. Injuries, which seem to have taken a permanent mental toll on the player.
Diaby is reported to have said: "Last season, before the Fulham game, I was shaking on the bench because I was scared of getting injured again. It was incredible."All I wanted was to play again. I am born with a strong temper. I never give up. Maybe some
people would have given up in my position, but it was out of the question for me.”
"I had some very difficult moments, some days when I was depressed when it was tough, but even then, I always kept faith. I always told myself that some people were in a worse position than me."
With him kicking the current season off with a bang, Diaby is hoping for his good form to continue and he hopes that he won’t pick up any serious knocks from here on out.
"It is such an important season for me that I am working harder than ever to succeed," he added. "I want to prove to myself that I can go higher.
"I am getting to an age and to a time in my career where I need to show what I can do on the pitch in the long term."
Arsene Wenger’s faith in the player might just pay off this season, as Diaby slowly starts to prove his worth to the world.
Should things go according to Wenger’s plans, then Arsenal could end up having another world class midfielder amongst their midst.
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