Marseille midfielder Abou Diaby is to make his first competitive start in over 17 months.

Diaby has always been considered a quality player but a host of injury problems during his time at Arsenal robbed him of what could have been a wonderful career.

At 29, Diaby still has the chance to make an impact and the midfielder will now be hopeful of getting his career back on track as he prepares to make his first competitive start in 17 months when his new club Marseille square off against Lorient this Sunday.