Abou Diaby on his career, injuries, recoveries, Vieira and what might have been

[@cannonwire941]

Watching this is so painful but I’m so glad the club put it together

[@ikhsha21]

it is so painful. he was immense and you could see the potential. and everytime i watch a video of Abou's skills or goals, it saddens me that he didnt get to show us what he can do at his maximum.

[@BubblesChika]

Me too. Diaby was a class act. He could've been world-class if injuries hadn't blighted his career.

[@hanklesacks]

very painful

[@ryancummins8067]

@@BubblesChika Diaby was world class, I remember French national manager saying Diaby will be in his team anytime he's fit to play.

[@BubblesChika]

@@ryancummins8067 He was an extremely delightful player to watch, to be fair.

[@qg1235]

That disgusting tackle back in 2006 by that dirty little tramp who ruined Diaby's career. Literally took Diaby's career away from him. Diaby would have been one of the best midfielders the Premier League has ever seen had he not been plagued with injuries. Amazing, amazing, amazing player on his day and it's sad that someone of his talent will hardly be remembered by people. Arsenal fans will always remember you Abou.

[@stringerbell547]

Q G You can still see the emotion even after all this time, he knows what he was robbed of 😡

[@Flinstone_Edible]

Hope he burns in hell for what he did to Diaby

[@Gunner1302]

@Mike W I keep telling people. I rated him since day 1. People had Xavi or Iniesta as their best players and i had Diaby and Rosicky as mine for those roles. Injuries killed those two. People would've compared him with Zidane all the time!

[@paulbryden4006]

This 👊👏👏👏👏

[@omaryahya7258]

He could have become a great player for Arsenal had he stayed injury free

[@TheKirbyT]

Always loved Diaby even tough he didn't get to play much. He's one of us forever.

[@shoz8009]

Diaby seriously could have been one of the best midfielders in premier league history

[@tomascc9367]

according to you m8?

[@omaryahya7258]

Yep

[@dragonbane44]

@@tomascc9367 Diaby was a wonderful player in the mould of Vieira and Yaya Toure. He was rated extremely highly by Wenger and then French national coach.

[@biasbias5848]

there's 2 arsenal players who got injured and i miss them 1. Abou Diaby 2. Santi Cazorla because they are special

[@Soultouchtv]

bias bias.... Dasilva, eduardo maaan

[@04foreverinvincible69]

Rosicky???? I miss him the most

[@abdiazizaziz5063]

Wilshere

[@safwan_saad5774]

Rosicky bro. That guy is world class. Better than modric

[@sam-ze8bz]

@@safwan_saad5774 lol don't lie ...

[@0bscurePenguin]

"at least I gave everything" breaks my heart

[@temimayor7660]

A great player that carry the whole team to the finish line... he never stop striving for more. A proper Player.

[@cannonwire941]

Abouuuu 😭😭😭😭, he honestly would’ve been as good as Yaya Toure if not better

[@drawdengod]

Probably would be better. Diaby is better dribbler and long distance shooter.

[@halilbasri2727]

CannonWire can’t say that, even though HE probably would have bud?

[@genialking7853]

When abou diaby play in football no body know yaya toure

[@vihansubramaniam3593]

@@genialking7853maybe because he is older

[@vihansubramaniam3593]

@@genialking7853 because Diaby came to the prem long before Toure did

[@ishaqdube8192]

I met this guy (abou) in mecca last year face to face wish to meet him again he's a great guy

[@freddynayeb6919]

Meshallah.

[@azizbey4334]

Masha' allah what a lucky man

[@AhmadSafty96]

Masha' allah I wish that happens with me also I'm not an arsenal fan but I love diaby so much

[@tavi_elli]

This shows that We are all human, sometimes we the fans. We watched Futbal and support our clubs, but we never thought for once that these men are humans fighting to please us, and also provide for their families. We argue saying the managers should be Fire and players should be sold without even thinking. They’re just trying to please us, and do their jobs to the best of their abilities and any day any player career can come to an end...

[@shamorshamor7609]

tavi elli true talk bruh

[@frandovian]

tavi elli wish more people seeing this comment. just for an example, look at Iwobi's instagram account, so many people are mocking him each time he post an image this season, it's sad because it could destroy his motivation to be better because of his own fans, they need to know that our players will read our comments

[@shamorshamor7609]

Faiz, Muhammad some fans are just stupid

[@edetubong4889]

Absolutely

[@michelbondestin10]

@@frandovian Exactly, so you can see where it went wrong for Adebayor then. I remember back then our fans booing him, saying he is not running a lot anymore, forgetting he was injured part of the season due to a bad tackle and at the general assembly calling for him to be sold. When he was eventually sold against his will, we are saying that he left for the money, as if there is a player who plays without wages.

[@gauravb2807]

who wants to cry with me?

[@sandrathulambo508]

Me!!

[@stringerbell547]

@@sandrathulambo508 even now in this interview you can see him filling up with tears, he would have been an amazing player

[@omaryahya7258]

Me

[@securetech9798]

Crazy... To play football to love football ... Either/or...2 be an Arsenal supporter these days....sheer heart brake

[@nickmason5333]

Gaurav Kumar disgusting challenge real cowards tackle

[@Jam4xp1]

not a video i asked for but defo a video i wanted

[@Garnachogoat]

Huh?!

[@krishnakishore9871]

Arsenal you are proving be a class act. Bringing ex-players who bleed Red&White. I think no other club would do something like this

[@ibrahimtchole2274]

This guy could be One of the best midilfield ever for us

[@pokdegunners]

MashaAllah TabarakAllah... May Allah bless you my brother Abou Diaby ☺️

[@YarroBello]

If it wasn’t for injuries this man would have gone down as one of the best midfield players that ever played the game. He was that talented.

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Such a great talent!! Abou 👌🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@azimqayyum89]

Liverpool vs arsenal Giroud-podolski-cazorla-diaby- arteta- rosicky One of the best game with diaby in it

[@AbdulRashidYakubu]

That midfield...

[@jonneymendoza]

@@AbdulRashidYakubu vs xhaka, torerria iwobi and ozil from last seasons drubbing...

[@ogunyemid]

What year was that game again? 2012?

[@alaminmdtanvir3361]

Beast 🔥

[@ebukahjoseph8016]

"In terms of football, I did not reach where I wanted to, but uh...as a man, I've learnt so much"!!!

[@mafakasailo8355]

I realy missed the old arsenal with Wenger .....i dont care about how many trophies we've got.. the players, memories, so many things related to my life... So emotional to watch this interview

[@siviwerodolo1932]

You can that again even without the trophies. Wenger was elegant in every way. And there was always hope

[@annamariamichaels1372]

@@siviwerodolo1932 💯💯💯

[@alstallioX]

We're good now though.

[@jackharding597]

I remember when we beat Liverpool away 2-0 2012/13 and he ran the show. What a player, so unlucky with injury.

[@jasonbrown9644]

He absolutely dominated Steven Gerrard and that’s coming from a Liverpool fan!

[@rile06]

United fan, but it was a pleasure to watch Diaby. I remember when I was 14 or 15, I kept talking about Diaby to my friends. I'm not sure we've witnessed many in his mould ever since. Great player and human being.

[@philipsarobaya5785]

Diaby was always one of my favorite Arsenal players, he gave his all every time he stepped on the pitch for us!

[@maysa_mageed1241]

Ramadan Kareem what a player ❤️❤️🎂🎂all the best wishes for you and your family

[@jamesrichings356]

I have the 2008/09 away shirt with Diaby on the back. One of my favourites which I still wear as he was a player I loved watching. You’ll always be loved by us, Abou 🇫🇷🔴⚪️

[@umarmuhdhamman]

With injury free the best I've ever seen. Abou

[@Geltic]

The biggest “what if” Arsenal ever had. Love you Abou

[@yashnirwan8436]

On level with Eduardo.

[@bashirabsher5011]

He was one of the best talent midfielder in EPL

[@Istancapital]

@@yashnirwan8436rest

[@anasyahye6128]

Could been one of the Best, so sad...

[@tomascc9367]

far from best, just another average, aggressive idiot

[@omaryahya7258]

@@tomascc9367 he could have been a beast

[@tomascc9367]

@@omaryahya7258 yeah, if granny could have balls she would be a grandad

[@omaryahya7258]

@@tomascc9367 meaning?

[@tomascc9367]

@@omaryahya7258 it mean it doesnt count if you say "could be" "would be". There are thousands talents like him, he is not special. Thats a fact.

[@BreakBeatStu]

One of my best moments as a fan.... Villa Park, Diaby scores in the dying minutes to make it 2-1 to the Arsenal... he jumps in to the crown to celebrate, fans go mad, I dropped the shoulder to side step a copper who was trying to hold fans back, then jumped into the celebrations and patted Diaby on the head and celebrated with him!!! Buzzing!!! Loved that moment! Good times..... typical Arsenal thou, we let Villa score and equaliser shortly after and it finished 2-2 😆😂

[@leon-kx1ex]

Never forget when we nearly bottled top 4 to villa

[@khongjiunlow8146]

Thank you Arsenal for making this video. He deserves so much more. That Liverpool match is definitely still fresh on my mind. What a player.

[@Cinco817]

And to think he still only just turned 33... What could've been😢 All you have to do is applaud this man. Although you can see there's just that tiny bit of hurt, he's carrying himself so strongly. Despite what the injury caused him to endure, he didn't give up and gave Arsenal everything that he had in him. 🙌👏👏👏 All the best Abou, and thank you for your 9 years of service to our club.

[@MrJohnnieCampbell]

The saddest story ever told. Still an Arsenal great in my eyes.

[@theexplorer8395]

Absolute legend in his prime, was so unlucky. He deserved so much more, love his honest interview.

[@B3MadeIt]

as a united fan i always rated him highly

[@kennyafc]

This is so emotional because I loved this guy and Rosicky personally

[@AndreasGY]

This guy would have been better than Yaya Toure if not for injuries

[@Rudeboydanyute]

Mesut Eyezil by miles

[@dynfitness7030]

It only takes one serious injury to f up a players career.

[@mashwork6615]

Relax. Maybe slightly worse but not as good and certainly not better.

[@josevanreyes]

Steady

[@desmonddessy4614]

Coulda, woulda , shoulda

[@gurpritsingh1140]

The closest and most natural replacement we had for Vieira. Sad his potential could not be fulfilled because of that horrific injury. Respect always for Abou.

[@jubzfree]

Man this is too emotional for me, what a beautiful soul this guy is. A true example of a great human being. So much gratitude and patience considering what he went through. Loved watchinghim play which is the most frustrating thing for me.

[@tbn1996]

Him and Wilshere could have become Legends! That game against Barca 2011 was incredible

[@MrJokerVv]

The best technical player I ever saw in Arsenal tricot! Lots of love Big Man❤️⚽️

[@joeince7637]

So many of our good players got destroyed by injuries back then. Even Eduardo and rosicky, opposition managers instructed they’re players to play dirty because it was the only way to break arsenal elegant way of playing

[@hrestherson4481]

Yeah , and that also happens to wilshere and Santi

[@ParagNavnage]

*"With IFs and BUTs..* *You could rewrite any story"* ♥️😭

[@meonly8071]

I would like to rewrite your story back to India

[@moreflowfalls2404]

Emotional!!!! Long live Arsenal and those players who wore the shirt with heart!!!

[@chrisstoilov4060]

I liked a lot this guy. Wish him all the best in everything he do

[@AbhikSensational]

The story of Diaby brings me to tears. And I am so happy to see him smile now. He deserves so much more, and pray and hope that greatness follows him in everything he does. Forever a Gunner🧿❤️🤍

[@chrisnjoku2777]

Really touching, he was a real talent. We fans can be quick to criticise players sometimes without considering what they go through. Wish you all the best Abou

[@johndohh]

Merci Abou, what a guy, we remember you don't worry!

[@Answerx32]

such a great talent. Could hold the ball, attack, defend.

[@Mohammed-ex9ne]

I was literally crying watching this amazing, beautiful, painful video 😔💔 Abou diaby thank you for every thing. We will never ever forget you .

[@zhiyong300496]

instead of only raving about how technically good he was as a player, lets also appreciate the fact that he is just a wonderful human being. So humble, So honest and held no hatred in his heart for someone who we can all say changed the trajectory of his life as a player. All love Diaby, really wish you all the best in the world.

[@zhiyong300496]

Just loook at the way he smiles when he talks about football. This man just loves playing football and it is so ruthless that it got taken away from him

[@chidi21]

Has always been one of my favorite players & Abu if you happen to read this.... you were one of the best in your time, its a shame but you will always be an Arsenal legend!! Go Gunners!!!

[@hanklesacks]

touch of class by arsenal, loved this

[@fernandot988]

The amount of horrifying injuries this guy went through is insane, still one of the greatest midfielders

[@yanggoya]

It is good to see former players sharing a few pages of their life stories. All the best, Diaby and Jeremie! You fought hard for the fans and for the game of football.

[@khavan25]

It was hard to even click on this video man. Always feel sorry for this guy, humble, honourable, professional, just an all round great human. Love Abou

[@oladimejiolaniyan5370]

so much love for you bro, i liked every moment of your play as a Gunner...the truth is that you are always in my team when i play PES till now....

[@SteveHulldrivinglessonsnorwich]

What a brilliant talent he was. Massive shame that he didn't get to achieve his full potential in the game, due to those sickening tackles. We knew Abou Diaby the player, but not necessarily Abou Diaby the man and what really comes across watching this video is what a class act this guy is as a human being. No anger, hate or being resentful about what happened to him. Just appreciation that he was given the opportunities he did. Top man.

[@binyaminmohamud5178]

Such a lovely brother.....he was one of the best midfielder in arsenal......but injuries destroy his career.... don't worry bro ...we love you so much.....best thing of you u are a good Qur'an reciter ..... Mashallah 😘

[@zoeykeller9083]

We love you still, Abou. You’ll forever be one of us. Thanks for making this video, Arsenal. Great to see him.

[@DX44Mg]

What a player he was😍 i loved to watch him play, he was so stong, so fast and had such a unique technique👌🏽 A true Gunner, a legend💣 So sad he never reached his full potential because of those injuries...🙏🏽 Once a gunner, always a gunner🔴

[@sowaveysuyat]

Thank you Abou, Arsenal Legend forever!

[@biniammersha5993]

As a united fan i used to make fun of his multiple injuries...but now I regret it so much and happy to see him smiling

[@samuelphilp7947]

Always loved diaby. Still remember the game against liverpool at Anfield him and cazorla. He was immense. Could have been a football great not just for arsenal. Even that injury against sunderland he still got up. What a lad!!!

[@opijcd8203]

😢😢 we love you, brother.. God bless you

[@walekadiri1510]

What could have been.. thanks for this video Arsenal! Blessings Abou.

[@Gooner9988]

Diaby was an unbelievable player, such an incredible shame that he was not able to reach his potential.

[@TheBigike123]

Abou Diaby👌🏿 Injuries curtailed his career for football but never His passion. He was always giving 💯for us(Arsenal) He was always on point skill-wise. Diaby in my humble opinion will always remain a Gunner 👍

[@dubabaxakatv2993]

He gave everything to the game he loves..Abou we love you bro..sometimes fans dnt understand players,when they are in form they will cheer you but when you are down they only think to sell a player than to motivate n support players.

[@temimayor7660]

A great player that carry the whole team to the finish line... he never stop striving for more. A proper Player.

[@alisigweobinwanne4008]

This video really broke my heart. Huge talent that was lost because of some nasty tackle. Such a shame

[@jimtumwine4623]

I see true arsenal fans, keep the spirit guys 👏👏

[@l.a.o1825]

What a player on his day!! Could’ve easily been better than Yaya Toure or even surpass Vieira.

[@TheChampIsHere_]

Yeah he was more skillfull than viera and yaya easily

[@ayomide1007]

This man is at peace with everything, he totally moved on from the past and is just peaceful and calm with the present. I'm so happy for him.

[@jameljemorjacks8710]

This is both bone chillingly upsetting and incredibly inspiring. Im smiling but with a tear. Genuinely love this man. What a guy what a man what an example.

[@habanadinizulu6392]

Loved this guy, such a talent. Was saddened when he couldn't play because of injury. Cried when he left/let go.

[@JonasFilberg]

Never forget he kicked rasicm out of football. 👌 🔴

[@valshakespeare7749]

He kicked it in the face

[@halilbasri2727]

😳😂✌🏼

[@F_Dot_]

😂😂😂😂 I see what you did there

[@jupiteryandje8678]

Also he got revenge for Wayne bridge.....

[@iksannurmansyah5697]

🔴

[@vik303]

I will never forget the goal he scored against derby what a shot and his goal for france against finland both class goals

[@kingsweattv2465]

As a united fan... i always watched this guy thinking to my self... "He is Vieira but he can really play" such a fluid and flair based midfield tower!! He was Paul Pogba before Paul ( Ok admittedly not as skillful, but as Physical specimens with flair they are alike ).. for anybody who's forgetting how talented he was!!

[@Table53]

4:40 That cut in the video.. damn. Whoever edits these is damn good at their job.

[@nathanj109]

What a player he was. I think them tackles were shockingly bad tbh. I'm just glad the game has evolved and players are more protected otherwise other star players wouldn't be were they are today. Thanks for all the brilliant moments Diaby! ❤️

[@PsyError21]

I'm not crying. It just hit me with nostalgia. Incredible Player

[@avenezza1]

this guy is a legend in his own way, with his stories. people admire him on & off pitch. love u abou diaby!

[@Miodek174]

He was beast at dribble. I remember that he always go 1on1 with opponent.

[@Anonymous-rz6vq]

He was far more talented than Viera, could've easily been one of the best players of his generation. Shame injury completely destroyed it. What a player Arsenal had on their hands. As a Chelsea fan, i was hella jealous

[@scrolljm2]

Hope Arsenal win the Europa League final. Each like is 1% chance to win.

[@zainnnnnnnnn]

89 percent chance

[@scrolljm2]

I didnt realize I had this many likes. Thnx for the heads up.

[@scrolljm2]

@@zainnnnnnnnn Hopefully 100% 🤣

[@zainnnnnnnnn]

Yay 100 percent

[@scrolljm2]

@@zainnnnnnnnn Likes are coming very fast

[@jayjaydenis]

Abou Diaby wasn't just a fabulous player. He's a genuinely fabulous human being. I just hope he can play some role in the game because the passion and drive is so visible in his eyes. That game at Anfield where he floated like a gazelle will live long in memory

[@geeNi87]

Thank you abou For all the great moments you gave us as arsenal fans. you will be forever in our dept...you gave your all to the club and we are thankful. You were an amazing footballer and looking back there are alot of what ifs... in my heart you will always be an arsenal Legend

[@Tharilas]

We all love and miss you Abou. I loved every minute I saw you play. You played football in the way it was meant to be played - beatiful and effective. Thank you! ❤️

[@kalebs.gebrekirstos8041]

What a class act! The way you speak and carry yourself shows you're a great character! Much love and respect Abou! A true Gooner!

[@benarfa4]

So heartbreaking to watch this. Just want to give him a hug. 😢

[@takeshinomura4718]

Abou, you were going to be one of the best for sure. And whenever you played, you were one of the best already. We always remember that, and will never forget.

[@gambashaga]

Abou Diaby you’ll forever be my favorite player!

[@Rutep1000]

great interview with one of the most humble and decent human beings to to play the game. You can hold your head high mr. Diaby. TY

[@LEO-jb4ow]

You are one of my best player Abou!!

[@Sunnycky014]

love this guy so much full of tears after watching this

[@hartzldn]

This was very hard to watch, Diaby was honestly a generational talent. Such a humble man and talented player. Miss having players like this at our club. Robin, Cesc, Nasri, Hleb, Song, Rosicky, Adebayor, Clichy, Sagna, Koscielny, Denilson, Eduouardo, Walcott, Ramesay, Wilshere….Diaby. Man Arsenal could’ve been incredible.

[@jamesacq7076]

Hello, I would like to make Czech subtitles for the video, so that fans from the Czech Republic and Slovakia who cannot speak English can enjoy this great and extensive interview, because it is just too long to make an article about it, and it would be a big shame to leave some part of the interview. When using English, I am not flawless, but there is no problem translating from English to my native language.

[@NandoFC89]

I'm glad they did this. This man has no regrets even after the hell of injuries this guy had. Respect.

[@meorridzuan3938]

Abou Diaby😭. It's sad to hear your story 😭. But you're legend that we can't forget. Keep calm and fighting 💪💪💪💪💪.

[@00slycex87]

Was one of my favourite players. Glad this video was done.

[@wendykiloh3658]

I miss him he was one of our best