Arsenal rocked as Abou Diaby is ruled out for nine months

 
28 March 2013

Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has been ruled out for up to nine months after injuring his knee in training.

Scans have confirmed Diaby has torn his anterior cruciate ligament and he will undergo surgery soon.

The 26-year-old France international suffered the injury in training yesterday.

A club statement confirmed: "Abou Diaby injured his left knee in training on Wednesday and subsequent scans have confirmed that he has torn his anterior cruciate ligament.

"Following consultations with specialists, Abou will undergo surgery to repair the injury in the near future. Abou is expected to be out for around eight to nine months.

"The thoughts and best wishes from everyone at Arsenal are with Abou, and we all wish him a successful recovery."

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