Mouctar Diakhaby
VAL
Will be available Sunday
Diakhaby (thigh) continued training with the rest of the squad Tuesday and is on track to return for Sunday's clash with Racing Santander, barring any setbacks, according to Diario AS.
Analysis: Diakhaby continues to make strong progress after spending several weeks on the sidelines with an adductor injury, and his continued involvement in team training puts him firmly on track to return to the squad Sunday. The center back had started three straight matches before the injury interrupted his run in the XI, so getting him back would provide a timely boost to Valencia's defensive rotation. He'll have the rest of the week to build up his workload and prove he's ready for match action.
Takes another step toward full reintegration
Diakhaby (thigh) has taken another step toward joining the group, completing part of training with the rest of the squad under new coach Javier Aguirre, according to El Gol Digital.
Analysis: Diakhaby continues to progress in his recovery from the adductor injury that interrupted a stretch of three straight starts, and his continued involvement now widens the defensive options for new coach Javier Aguirre as he gets to know his squad. He should be back in contention for central defense after the international break, with Cesar Tarrega, Pepelu and Arnau Martinez having filled in during his absence.
Third straight day in team training
Diakhaby (thigh) has started training with the team for a third consecutive day, as Javier Aguirre takes his first session as Valencia's new coach, according to Radio Esport Valencia.
Analysis: Diakhaby had been expected to be out for around two to three weeks with the adductor injury that interrupted a stretch of three straight starts, and this continued run of full training now confirms his recovery is on track. He should be back in contention for central defense after the September-October break, with Cesar Tarrega, Pepelu and Arnau Martinez having filled in during his absence.
Thigh injury confirmed
Diakhaby has been confirmed to have suffered a thigh injury and is out for the time being, according to his team.
Analysis: Diakhaby is heading to the sidelines for likely around two to three weeks, as the defender picked up an adductor injury. After starting in their past three games, this is a rough loss for the team, especially with their injuries adding up in the defense. This will likely leave Cesar Tarrega, Pepulu and Arnau Martinez to start at center-back until Diakhaby returns, with the defender likely to be fit again after the September break.
Picks up injury
Diakhaby was injured and subbed out in the 63rd minute of Sunday's 5-0 loss against Barcelona, confirmed journalist Edu Tamarit.
Analysis: Diakhaby exited in the 62nd minute on Sunday after picking up an injury, despite having logged five clearances on the day. It's a worrying development given he missed most of last season following hamstring surgery. Further details on the injury are expected, leaving him questionable for Friday's trip to Sevilla.
Back with squad in preseason
Diakhaby has resumed full training with the squad during Valencia's preseason stage in Girona, having recovered from the hamstring injury that ended his last campaign early, per El Desmarque.
Analysis: Diakhaby is training normally with his teammates after recovering from the right hamstring injury that ruled him out for the remainder of last season. The centerback underwent surgery in January for the issue, which followed a prior hamstring setback and an earlier serious knee injury that had already cost him significant time during his Valencia career. Despite being back in full training, Diakhaby is not expected to be part of the starting lineup to open the season, with Justin De Haas and Cesar Tarrega projected as Carlos Corberan's starting centerback pairing.
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