Habib Diarra
21-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
OUT
Injury Not Injury Related
Est. Return 1/10/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Diarra made the move to England after three seasons in Ligue 1 as a starter for Strasbourg. The midfielder is fresh off his best campaign after scoring four goals and adding five assists in 2,356 minutes in 2024/25. He's an intriguing piece for a young Sunderland side that is full of potential, though there's a real uncertainty over their ability to compete immediately in the Premier League. Diarra has experience in a top flight, which is more than a lot of his teammates can say, though reaching 10 goal contributions may be a lofty projection no matter how many starts he gets.
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Will train next week
Diarra (groin) is expected to train with the team next week and hasn't been confirmed yet to travel to the AFCON with Senegal, coach Regis Le Bris said in the press conference. "Habib will train with the group next week. He needs some time to get back to his best. The decision of his AFCON selection is still in the hands of Senegal."
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Continues to progress
Diarra (groin) continues to make progress in his rehab, manager Regis Le Bris told media during Thursday's press conference. "Habib is making good progress at the minute," Le Bris stressed. "He is pain-free but he still needs time to feel right within himself. We try to manage the output for the club and the national team so it's a balance. We can manage that through conversation so that is ongoing."
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Progressing well in rehab
Diarra (groin) is progressing well in his rehabilitation but his return won't be rushed, coach Regis Le Bris confirmed in the press conference. "Rehab is going well, but we will be patient. We want him at his best in the second half of the season."
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Team won't rush return
Manager Regis Le Bris acknowledged that the team won't rush Diarra's return to action as he continues to recover from a groin injury. "Habib is in a good place," Le Bris said. "We won't rush the process because he is still young and it was a significant injury."
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Out until December
Diarra underwent a successful surgery on Monday after suffering a groin injury in training ahead of Sunday's clash against Aston Villa and will be sidelined until December, the club announced.
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Generating EPL interest
Teams in the EPL are interested in Diarra, according to SportsMole.
ANALYSIS
Leeds United and Aston Villa are keen on the 21-year-old Strasbourg and Senegal midfielder. However, it´s unclear if Strasbourg are open to letting him leave considering all the challenges they'll have in the 2025/26 season.
Leeds United and Aston Villa are keen on the 21-year-old Strasbourg and Senegal midfielder. However, it´s unclear if Strasbourg are open to letting him leave considering all the challenges they'll have in the 2025/26 season.