Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby wants to repay the faith manager Arsene Wenger showed in him during his injury problems.

Diaby admits it has been tough to deal with his injury problems, but says the faith of those around him has helped him cope.

"I just need to carry on and stay focused every day in my rehabilitation," he told Arsenal Player. "I feel in a good way now.

"Football itself has motivated me because it's the thing that I love. There is also my family and team-mates, manager, medical staff - they have all helped me.

"It is a big motivation for me that the boss said about me [being a "massive" player]. I want to be thankful to him and show him that he is right."