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Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra faces two months sidelined with hamstring injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 9:37 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra faces two months sidelined with hamstring injury

Summary

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra will miss six to eight weeks of the Premier League season due to a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old sustained the damage during last weekend's match against Fulham, a game in which he appeared as a substitute. Manager Regis le Bris confirmed the recovery timeline following medical assessment. Diarra previously experienced a disrupted 2025-26 campaign while recovering from groin surgery and had been competing for minutes in a crowded midfield rotation. His absence complicates team selection as Sunderland prepares to balance domestic league fixtures with upcoming Europa League commitments. The injury halts the progress of a player who recently demonstrated an impact off the bench against Fulham.

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•Habib Diarra is sidelined for six to eight weeks with a hamstring injury.
•The midfielder was substituted into the match against Fulham before leaving the pitch.
•Manager Regis le Bris confirmed the injury status on September 4.
•Diarra previously missed time during the 2025-26 season following groin surgery.

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9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Losing Diarra for two months to injury 'a huge blow'

What they're saying

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Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini says the Black Cats potentially losing midfielder Habib Diarra for up to two months with injury is "a huge blow". The 22-year-old came on as a substitute in Sunderland's opening two Premier League games, but had to then be withdrawn again in last weekend's win over Fulham after picking up a hamstring issue. Black Cats boss Regis le Bris has since confirmed he is set to be out for "six to eight weeks".
— Yahoo Sports

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