Arsenal Star Abou Diaby Shuns Holiday In Favour Of Training
The French midfielder is showing his eagerness to impress next season...
The 23-year-old is using famous French trainer Renaud Longuevre in a bid to be ready for next season.
The French trainer has worked with some of the world's finest, and has revealed that the Gunners midfielder is looking to improve his power and progress to the next level.
The former Auxerre player will now spend four weeks with the track and field trainer.
Speaking to Les Dessous du Sport, Longuevre said, "When I feel that a sportsman is ready to give it all in order to reach a stage, it suits me.
"He is motivated and wants to reach the next stage on the physical level."
The French trainer also revealed the reasons behind Diaby's power training programme.
"The English league is very demanding; as a consequence
his objective is to improve physically in order to be stronger and more
resistant," Longuevre explained.
"He wants to be stronger in challenges. That is why he needs more muscle power."
The France international has been at Emirates Stadium since 2006, and has played 63 Premier League games for the club, scoring six times.
Nick Turner, Goal.com
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