Habib Diarra
21-Year-Old
Sunderland
Premier
OUT
Injury Groin
Est. Return 12/6/2025
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.
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."
ANALYSIS
Diarra hasn't played since September after sustaining a groin injury. He was a regular when healthy and is likely to have that same role once he's able to return, but for now, Sunderland will allow him to take all the time he needs to recover and get back to full fitness.
Diarra hasn't played since September after sustaining a groin injury. He was a regular when healthy and is likely to have that same role once he's able to return, but for now, Sunderland will allow him to take all the time he needs to recover and get back to full fitness.
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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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Suffers muscle injury
Diarra missed Sunday's match against Aston Villa due to a muscle injury, according to manager Regis Le Bris, per Phil Smith of the Sunderland Echo. "We don't know yet, the diagnosis is in progress, but we'll probably have to wait a few weeks. He has a muscle injury."
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Missing Sunday
Diarra is out for Sunday's match against Aston Villa due to undisclosed reasons.
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Signs in Sunderland
Diarra made the move to Sunderland from Strasbourg, the club announced.
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Midfield catalyst in Strasbourg
Diarra appeared in 30 Ligue 1 matches for Strasbourg in 2024-25, contributing four goals and five assists.
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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.