Instead of spending his holiday on the beach, Arsenal’s Abou Diaby is working on his fitness with famous French personal trainer Renaud Longuevre.
The Gunners midfielder has opted against resting this summer, as he wants to gain muscle power and reach the next level, Longuevre has revealed.
As a consequence, the France international, who has been widely compared to Patrick Vieira, will practice with the track and field trainer for four weeks.
“When I feel that a sportsman is ready to give it all in order to reach a stage, it suits me,” Longuevre told Les Dessous du Sport.
“He is motivated and wants to reach the next stage on the physical level.”
He added: “The English league is very demanding; as a consequence his objective is to improve physically in order to be stronger and more resistant.
“He wants to be stronger in challenges. That is why he needs more muscle power.”