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Now assistant to Thierry Henry in the French Espoirs team but also the Olympic team, Gaël Clichy is resurfacing in the French media landscape.
This Wednesday evening, the former French international and Manchester City player spoke during an interview on Zack Nani’s YouTube channel.
The former left-back spoke on many subjects and returned to one of his teammates who impressed him, namely Abou Diaby. The former midfielder was a talented player but unfortunately too injured.
For him, if he had been spared from injuries, Abou Diaby would have “closed” the doors of certain players in the France team.
“If Abou Diaby doesn’t get injured, there are players we would never have seen in the selection! Finished. Did you like Lassana Diarra? Patrick Vieira? Abou was these two players in one,” he said.
215 career matches for Abou Diaby
It’s a phrase that often comes up among different football observers. How far would Abou Diaby have gone if he had been spared injuries? The former French international was a respected player but above all very gifted. From Auxerre, via Arsenal and the French team to Olympique de Marseille, he delighted the various supporters, but not enough.
The midfielder has only 215 career matches. Overly repetitive injuries which continued to slow him down and slow down his rise to the top. The former Gunners had the potential and talent to become one of the best midfielders in the history of French football. Aged 37, the native of Aubervilliers retired on February 25, 2019.
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
