Arsene Wenger has yet to decide whether to offer Abou Diaby a new contract but has hinted that the injury-prone midfielder could have a future at Arsenal beyond this summer . Diaby made his latest comeback from injury in a practice game on Wednesday but has made just 22 appearances in the last five seasons at the Emirates Stadium with extended spells on the sidelines . Arsenal face Liverpool in Saturday 's lunchtime kick-off and while Wenger is unlikely to throw Diaby straight into a vital game in both clubs ' seasons , he did suggest the French midfielder could earn a new deal , potentially on a pay-as-you-play deal . Arsene Wenger has yet to decide whether to offer Abou Diaby a new contract despite his injury troubles . Diaby made his latest comeback from injury in a practice game on Wednesday and could have a future . Wenger said he has made it clear how he envisages the future for Diaby at the north London club . Diaby has featured just once this season , playing for 67 minutes in the Capital One Cup defeat by Southampton in September but could get his chance in the Barclays Premier League run-in . ' I had a chat with him ( Diaby ) and told him how I can envisage the future , ' Wenger said . 'He has to make a decision . 'Of course he understands completely that he has to perform and to show that he can be present on a consistent way . I will see where we go from there . Diaby has suffered 42 injuries during his Arsenal career , keeping him out of action for a total of 226 weeks . Wenger also hopes to find a positive solution to tie Tomas Rosicky down to a contract extension at Arsenal . Club captain Mikel Arteta ( right ) has also been out with injury and is another to secure to a contract extension . ' I would n't like to go into details , we have to meet again to see where we go from what I told him . It has to be linked a little bit with his presence . ' Wenger also indicated he hoped to secure contract extensions for club captain Mikel Arteta and long-serving midfielder Tomas Rosicky . 2014 . Calf Muscle Strain , November 24 . Calf/Shin , October 14 . Hip/Thigh , July 26 . Groin/Pelvis , April 22 . 2013 . ACL Knee , March 27 . Calf/Shin , February 23 . Illness , January 22 . 2012 . Thigh Muscle Strain , September 29 . Muscle , September 7 . Calf Muscle Strain , April 28 . Illness , April 23 . Hamstring , March 29 . Hamstring , March 3 . 2011 . Hamstring , November 26 . Ankle/Foot , July 22 . Calf Muscle Strain , January 2 . 2010 . Calf Muscle Strain , December 30 . Ankle/Foot , October 19 . Ankle/Foot , October 4 . Ankle/Foot , September 13 . Calf Muscle Strain , August 11 . Calf Muscle Strain , March 27 . MCL Knee Ligament , February 17 . Calf Muscle Strain , January 20 . 2009 . Calf Muscle Strain , November 7 . Ankle/Foot , October 10 . Groin Strain , August 12 . Knee , July 27 . Thigh Muscle Strain , April 1 . Calf Muscle Strain , February 24 . Thigh Muscle Strain , January 31 . 2008 . Abdominal Strain , November 22 . Thigh Muscle Strain , August 3 . Thigh Muscle Strain , April 25 . Calf Muscle Strain , March 7 . Calf Muscle Strain , February 8 . 2007 . Back , November 22 . Sprained Ankle , August 14 . Concussion , April 20 . Sprained Ankle , February 25 . Knee , February 2 . 2006 . Ankle/Foot Injury , May 1 . 42 INJURIES ( ONE EVERY 79.5 DAYS ) calf muscle 11 , ankle/foot 6 , thigh muscle 5 , hamstring 3 , sprained ankle 2 , illness 2 , calf/shin 2 , knee 2 , hip/thigh 1 , groin/pelvis 1 , acl knee 1 , muscle injury 1 , mcl knee ligament 1 , groin strain 1 , abdominal strain 1 , back injury 1 , concussion 1 .
Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby 's contract runs out at the end of the season . He had been expected to leave after 22 appearances across five seasons . But Wenger has hinted a sign of progress could see him earn a new deal . READ : Diaby gets a game in friendly win over Brentford . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .