"Sunderland won't rush record-signing Habib Diarra back from groin surgery as they attempt to remain among the pacesetters in the Premier League. Diarra was one of a raft of players to move to Wearside over the summer following the club's promotion to the top flight via the play-offs. The Senegal international made a bright start to his Sunderland career after a £30million switch from Strasbourg but suffered a setback in training prior to the game with Aston Villa in September and has missed the last seven games as a result."
"The situation is complicated slightly by Senegal's participation in the African Cup of Nations over Christmas. The squads for the tournament have to be named by December 11, three days before Sunderland's crunch derby clash with Newcastle at the Stadium of Light. The ideal scenario for Sunderland would be for Diarra to miss out on AFCON and remain in England for the busy festive period. "It's too early to start with the national team and we could damage his health, we won't take risks, but we'll see," added Le Bris, who will watch returning trio Dennis Cirkin, Romaine Mundle and Leo Hjelde turn out for the Under-21s later today."
Habib Diarra underwent groin surgery and has missed seven Sunderland games after a training setback ahead of the September fixture at Aston Villa. The Senegal international joined Sunderland from Strasbourg for £30million over the summer and showed a bright start before the injury. Manager Regis Le Bris insists Diarra will not be rushed back and will return only when fully fit, with the club prioritizing his health for the season's second half. Senegal's African Cup of Nations, with squads due December 11, complicates selection, and Sunderland would prefer Diarra to remain available during the busy festive schedule.
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