Diarra came off the bench during the Black Cats’ 1-0 win over Fulham and quickly made an impact by assisting Wilson Isidor’s winning goal.
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However, he was forced off shortly afterwards. Le Bris admitted his absence is disappointing, particularly after his impressive contribution against the Cottagers.
“Habib is out for about 6-8 weeks which is a shame after the impact he made against Fulham,” the manager said.
“It’s frustrating, but we have to manage it and we will find solutions.”
“It’s a shame because I was so pleased with his pre-season and he’s getting more mature about his game, about clarity on the pitch, about his qualities and how they fit with the demand of the Premier League.”