Habib Diarra Injury: Missing Sunday

Diarra is out for Sunday's match against Aston Villa due to undisclosed reasons.

Diarra is not with Sunderland Sunday, with the midfielder left off the team sheet completely despite no prior report of his absence. This is a major absence for the club, as he has started in all four games leading up to the Villa game. He is replaced by Chris Riggs in the midfield, with the midfielder now looking to have avoided a major injury and make a quick return.