Habib Diarra Injury: Injured, but going to AFCON

Diarra (groin) is going to AFCON with Senegal, and is expected to be away from Sunderland for at least three weeks.

Diarra has been struggling with a groin issue, and is now departing Sunderland to take part in AFCON with Senegal. It's not clear how serious the groin injury might be, and if he will be fit enough to play at AFCON. Either way he is expected to miss at least three weeks, with Senegal projected among the best teams at AFCON.