Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby admits his injury woes almost forced him into retirement.
The Frenchman has admitted the idea of hanging up his boots did cross his mind as he fought his latest injury setback.
"Did I consider quitting? Yes, sometimes it crossed my mind but my love of football is so big that I just couldn't quit," he said.
"I am still young and now that I have an opportunity to play again I want to take it.
"It's great to be playing again and it's a good feeling. I am just happy to be back and playing. Now I just hope I can keep like this and continue playing."
