Abou Diaby to make surprise Arsenal return?

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that injury-plagued midfielder Abou Diaby will return to first-team training at the beginning of April.

The talented French midfielder has had his fair share of injury problems since his horrendous ankle fracture from a Dan Smith tackle against Sunderland in the closing stages of the 2005/06 campaign.

 

Having been initially ruled out for the current season, Wenger has now disclosed that the French international will make a return to training, but won't risk him playing for the first-team unless fully fit.

 

"I can't plan for coming games with him, but maybe he will surprise."Wenger said.

 

The Gunners will be hoping that Diaby gets through his injury crisis and pays back for the support shown by the club during times of distress.