Patrick Vieira reveals which former Arsenal player he feels could have been even better than him if it wasn't for injuries

Patrick Vieira has revealed that one former Arsenal player could have been even better than him.

Vieira is renowned as one of the greatest players in Arsenal's history having been the captain of the Invincibles team as well as winning two further league titles and four FA Cups.

However, Vieira says that one ex-Gunner reminds him of himself and could have hit even greater heights were it not for unfortunate circumstances.

Vieira made over 400 appearances for Arsenal and is now the manager of Strasbourg.

Appearing on Sky Sports' Stick To Football, Vieira was asked by Gary Neville which player he has managed that reminds him most of himself.

Vieira said: 'None of them. I used to like Diaby at Arsenal. I think he was going to be even a better player because I think he was more complete, he was more technical. I think he was more offensive, he has more quality in the last 30 yards.

'The injuries stopped his progression but he was a really good one.'

Diaby joined Arsenal in January 2006, with Vieira having left the club the previous summer.

During his time with the Gunners, Diaby made 180 appearances and scored 19 goals but there is a feeling that he could have achieved much more were it not for his frequent injuries.

Diaby remained at Arsenal until 2015 and joined Marseille, who he represented until 2017 before announcing his retirement in 2019.

The severe ankle fracture that Diaby suffered in 2006 as a result of a challenge from Sunderland's Dan Smith was the beginning of the midfielder's injury nightmare.