THE FRENCHMAN has said that a rigorous year of country and club responsibilities left him drained and battling with the sickness. Mark Moir/Reuters NEWCASTLE United midfielder Yohan Cabaye has unveiled how he overcame a battle with depression brought on by the rigorous routine he adopted, playing for both club and country, a year ago. The Frenchman claimed he was "reassured" by reading books by Jonny Wilkinson and Rafael Nadal, who had both been through similar experiences. Cabaye joined the Magpies in 2011 and ended his impressive first season by joining up along with his national group for Euro 2012, but its toll was taken by the non-stop season. Cabaye stated that just a groin harm which sidelined him for much of the current campaign gave him time to recuperate and get over his illness. Cabaye told L'Equipe: "Depression? I am maybe not afraid to say that. It absolutely was that. "But I was reassured by reading the books of Jonny Wilkinson and Rafael Nadal, who both mentioned a similar thing. They talked about post-competition depression and the requirement to have some slack. "I started with Newcastle in June 2012 and for the very first-time, used to do not have any winter break so then to resume in July 2012, it was very hard. "Maybe it is difficult to begin again after a large competition such as the Euros, but my body didn't allow me to do what I wanted to do." Cabaye explained how his groin damage and resulting surgery allowed him to spend some time with friends and go home to Lille. It had been that late time far from the overall game that helped nurse him back to full health. Cabaye added: "Physically I feel completely fine now and I am willing to fight for the membership. "I wnt to offer twice as much to truly save the team from the drop. I want to persuade the fans that they can trust in me and the Newcastle colours can be defended by me. "Now that event is over, I've far more fun likely to daily training sessions. I appreciate how lucky I am."
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