Habib Diarra - groin

Sunderland midfielder Habib Diarra (21) has undergone successful surgery after suffering a groin injury in training ahead of the Premier League clash with Aston Villa. The Frenchman, who joined the Black Cats from RC Strasbourg in July, will now begin his rehabilitation programme at the Academy of Light.

The club expects Diarra to return to action in December as he works his way back to full fitness. (Source: Sunderland)