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Diaby hails Arteta influence on return to Arsenal action
Aug 3, 2012 11:07:00 AM
The 26-year-old central midfielder has been plagued by injury in recent times but has targeted a regular role over the coming campaign after battling back to full fitness
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Diaby spent most of last season out through injury, going on to make just five league appearances all campaign, but after a incident-free pre-season, he is raring to go, with Arteta coming in for some praise in the process.
"Mikel is a great player and he showed last season that he is a very important player in our team. I am looking forward to playing next to him," Diaby told Arsenal's official website.
"I personally prefer to play with three midfielders because I can go forward and I can also defend. I think it is the position that will suit me the best."
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With the news that Jack Wilshere has been ruled out with injury until at least October, Diaby could be asked to perform a key role over the next few months, and he believes the wealth of options currently at manager Arsene Wenger's disposal bodes well for the side.
"Of course the midfield is different now because we are all different," he added.
"The most important thing is to bring out singularities into the team to make it better. If we have a mix of all that, it can be a very good thing."
The 26 year-old Frenchman will be hoping to play some part as Arsenal kick off their new league campaign with a home fixture on August 18th against Martin O'Neill's Sunderland side.
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