Habib Diarra Sunderland injury update & midfielder’s expected return date

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris expects midfielder Habib Diarra to return to action within two to three weeks following a hamstring injury. Diarra sustained the issue during Sunderland's Premier League victory over Fulham in the second match of the season. The midfielder was scheduled for a follow-up scan to verify his recovery progress ahead of a demanding fixture schedule.

Sunderland face seven matches in October across multiple competitions, including league fixtures against Brighton and Bournemouth, European trips to Torreense and Lech Poznan, and a Carabao Cup tie against Brentford. Sunderland entered the international break 14th in the Premier League table after winning one of their opening five league matches.