Diaby a doubt for Romania clash

05 October 2010 12:34
France midfielder Abou Diaby did not train with the squad on Tuesday and could miss the clash with Romania on Saturday.[LNB] Les Bleus will be looking to get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign up-and-running with a win at the Stade de France, having only managed three points from two games so far.[LNB]But they may have to do without the 24-year-old Gunners star who is suffering from an ankle problem sustained in the defeat to Chelsea on Sunday.[LNB]Arsenal went down 2-0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League and Diaby limped off following a strong challenge from Michael Essien.[LNB]"My injury was a strong tackle from Essien and I twisted my ankle, but it is part of the game," he told Skysports.com.[LNB]"I did not train and spent time with doctors. Hopefully I can make it but we will not take a risk."[LNB]The defeat in West London at the weekend was a blow in Arsenal's title ambitions, as they went down thanks to goals from Didier Drogba and Alex.[LNB]Arsene Wenger's men were not outplayed however, and Diaby believes there are positives to take despite the result.[LNB]"Sunday was a bad afternoon for us, I just think we deserved something out of the game," he added.[LNB]"Chelsea has the advantage on us at the moment, we dominated possession but didn't take our early chances. [LNB]"But we will get there I am sure about that, the league is a long one."

Source: Team_Talk