Régis Le Bris confirms Habib Diarra hamstring blow and gives six to eight-week timeline

Sunderland have suffered a major setback, with Régis Le Bris confirming Habib Diarra is expected to be out for six to eight weeks with a hamstring problem.

According to Sunderland Echo, Le Bris confirmed the diagnosis after the midfielder was forced off last weekend. Diarra had come off the bench in the 1-0 win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light, driving Sunderland forward and setting up Wilson Isidor’s winner before departing shortly afterwards.

Le Bris said it was a shame, having been impressed by Diarra’s pre-season. He highlighted the midfielder’s growing maturity, clarity on the pitch and how his qualities align with Premier League demands.

He praised Diarra’s impact against Fulham, noting how he changed the tempo when introduced. The head coach added he thinks the lay-off will be six to eight weeks and said they will look after him until early October with a view to reintegrating him.

The timeframe rules Diarra out of Saturday’s Premier League trip to Brentford and he is set to miss early autumn fixtures, including the start of Sunderland’s Europa League campaign. It is another interruption after a disrupted previous season, and Le Bris acknowledged the frustration for both player and club.

Source: Sunderland Echo

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