Diaby back, it was never as close – BBC Sport

Present in the Marseilles group for the 8th finals of the Coupe de France against Trélissac (CFA), the former Arsenal player comeback.

Finally. Abou Diaby is back. “The list we have 19 players available, including Diaby. He trained with us for building issues. I spoke with him after practice, “ Michel said in a press conference. A Chaban-Delmas on Thursday, former Gunner could make his debut in the pros since 23 November 2014.

A gradual return

Michel wanted to qualify this return. “He knows it will be difficult to play many minutes, but he feels ready.” At the beginning of February, the Spanish coach had estimated a return within a month. “To hold it needs a month of training but after two weeks of training with others, it may already be present, “ said the coach. And if the native of Aubervilliers is not yet 100%, the presence in the group sounds like a reward. “The moral aspect is very important in the player. The inclusion in the list is an impulse towards him, a thank you and a sign of confidence. It’s good for him and for the doctor. “

The end of a long galley?

Under for Arsenal from 2005 to 2015, Abou Diaby had injured 42 times, amounted to his departure from the club Daily Mail . In all, nearly four years difficult for the midfielder to the essential physical impact. From 2008 to 2010, he produced almost two full seasons. And then he explodes. Domenech pillar system, the forecastle 1,91m impresses. It is able to recover, pierce, and even score. The worst part of these absences variety. Calf, hamstring, ankle ligaments. Diaby suffered the worst galleys for a footballer. The last two seasons at Arsenal, the player trained in Auxerre will play only two games. Largely insufficient to maintain. Last summer, he was released. And OM offer him a second chance, knowing the wounded. His new teammates describe him as a monster. He has now only align matches

Beware Gourcuff syndrome

Michael seemed to pay particular attention to the health of the player. ” the most important is his health and mental health. ” And with nearly a year and three months without playing, the pressure is there. “It’s normal that when someone goes so long without doing what he loves, is normal he felt a bit of pressure. “ But again, the Spanish technician remains conciliatory. ” I do not want him to have pressure. I know he will not disappoint us. (…) He is motivated for this match, “. Yoann Gourcuff is also a frequent injuries. Rennais had not played for ten months. He made his return in January returned to fifteen minutes from the end against Lorient (2-2). Enough to hurt again … We hope Diaby does not suffer the same fate Thursday against Trélissac. That’s all we want him.