Arsenal crock Abou Diaby feels he's on the way back.
The Frenchman is recovering from another knee setback, but is upbeat over his latest comeback.
"I dropped the crutches. Now I have to start walking! I will resume my career in a few weeks. I want to take my time with everything so to make sure it goes smoothly," Diaby told L'Equipe.
It's been revealed Diaby has suffered 35 injuries as a professional, but he is well ahead of schedule in his current rehab.
Diaby wasn't expected to begin running again until March, but all signs are that he'll be on the London Colney training pitch by Christmas.
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