Sunderland record signing Diarra out until December

Habib Diarra, a groin injury player for Sunderland, has undergone an operation and will not play until December.

Prior to Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa, the Senegalese international trained with the problem during the training session.

Diarra underwent successful surgery on Monday, according to Sunderland.

In a reportedly club record-setting £30 million deal, Diarra joined the Black Cats from Strasbourg in July.

Prior to the Villa game, he made two appearances for Senegal in September while playing in each of Sunderland’s four Premier League games.