World Cup 2010

Diaby to miss France v Ireland playoff, says Wenger

11:56 GMT, Sun 8 Nov 2009
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Arsenal's Abou Diaby (L) shoots and scores his second goal past AZ Alkmaar goalkeeper Sergio Romero during their Champions League soccer match at The Emirates stadium in London November 4, 2009. REUTERS/ Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN SPORT SOCCER)

PARIS, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Midfielder Abou Diaby will not be fit to play for France in their World Cup playoff against Ireland later this month, according to Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger.

French television show Telefoot quoted Wenger as saying Diaby would be sidelined for three weeks because of a calf injury.

Diaby was replaced after 23 minutes in Arsenal's 4-1 win at Wolverhampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

France travel to Ireland next Saturday and will be at home against Giovanni Trapattoni's side the following Wednesday.

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