Arsenal fans raved about his unerring potential on French television.The Gunners maestro, 36, was signed as their next dictatorial playmaker in 2006 after seeing former hardman Patrick Viera depart for Juventus 12 months earlier.
Arsene Wenger paid just £2m to pry him from breakthrough club Auxerre and his silky displays immediately saw him build an earnest rapport with the Arsenal faithful.Written into folklore for an incredible individual performance against Liverpool, the Frenchman produced a midfielder masterclass as the Gunners claimed a famous 2-0 win at Anfield.
However, constant thigh and groin injuries cruelly prevented Diaby from ever becoming a prominent figure for the Gunners.In total, Diaby suffered 42 prominent injuries during his time in north London, including ACL damage, five thigh strains, 11 calf injuries, two sprained ankles, three hamstring issues and one concussion - but Arsenal fans have never forgotten how good he could have been.One supporter told French outlet Sport 1 Direct: "To be fair if he'd have stayed injury free he'd still be at the club now.
He was a top player." While another stated: "He was a quality player, if he'd have stayed fit, he would have been a real legend."HAVE YOUR SAY!
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