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.
Returns before joining Senegal
Diarra featured 26 minutes and contributed two tackles and one interception in his return from a groin injury during Saturday's 0-0 draw against Brighton.
ANALYSIS
Diarra featured in Saturday's draw against the Seagulls in his return from a groin injury that sidelined him since last September. The midfielder will now join Senegal's squad in Morocco to play in the AFCON, which will sideline him for several weeks. Diarra had been a regular starter in midfield prior to his injury and will likely hold a similar role in the second half of the season with the Black Cats once back from international duty.
Diarra featured in Saturday's draw against the Seagulls in his return from a groin injury that sidelined him since last September. The midfielder will now join Senegal's squad in Morocco to play in the AFCON, which will sideline him for several weeks. Diarra had been a regular starter in midfield prior to his injury and will likely hold a similar role in the second half of the season with the Black Cats once back from international duty.
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Finds bench role
Diarra (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Brighton.
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Set to play vs. Brighton
Diarra (groin) is set to be involved against Brighton on Saturday, Keith Downie of Sky Sports reports.
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Resumes team training before AFCON
Diarra (groin) was spotted back in team training this week before joining Senegal to participate in the AFCON, the club posted. He recently told dsports, "I know my strengths, I continue to progress and improve. I'm still young, I work hard every day, and I know I'm ready for the Africa Cup of Nations."
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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.
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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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Generating EPL interest
Teams in the EPL are interested in Diarra, according to SportsMole.
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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.