MOUCTAR DIAKHABY NEWS

Scores key goal Diakhaby was subbed off due to injury in the 58th minute of Sunday's 2-0 victory against Leganes. He scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created bef...

Impact It was a good match for Diakhaby to score his first goal for Valencia, as the home side went on to win 2-0. In 58 minutes played, the center back scored one goal from three shots (one on target, two off), created one chance, and was solid defensively, winning four of his five duels. The goal was not only his first of the La Liga campaign, but his first since suffering a terrible knee injury nearly one year ago. Valencia will hope he can build off this moment this Saturday against Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns vs. Barcelona Diakhaby (knee) played seven minutes off the bench in Sunday's 7-1 loss to FC Barcelona.

Impact The defender finally returned to the pitch after a lengthy absence due to a career-threatening knee injury. He's not likely to earn a starting role any time soon due to his lack of match fitness, but his return certainly gives Valencia another reliable option at center-back.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Training but not ready yet Diakhaby (knee) is training with the group but is not ready to play yet, manager Carlos Corberan told media during Thursday's pre-match press conference. "There are no updates rega...

Impact Diakhaby has yet to play this season after recovering from a serious knee injury that nearly ended his career. The defender is trending in the right direction, though, so he might have a shot to return in any of the upcoming matches in January.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Working with ball Diakhaby (knee) was shown training with a ball, according to his club.

Impact Diakhaby continues to make progress in his return to play, with the defender now having trained with a ball after being on grass for around the past month. This is positive news for him, although he needs more time, likely still missing out until December. That said, expect him to make his season debut before the new year.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up with work on grass Diakhaby (knee) has been running and doing dynamic work on the grass in his recovery from surgery,

Impact Diakhaby has been working on his come back to the pitch after undergoing two knee surgery earlier in the year. He is still a few weeks away, as the defender will aim for a return in November, the earliest. Diakhaby made 12 starts in 14 appearances in 2023/24, scoring a goal with 60 clearances.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for another operation Diakhaby (knee) is set to receive another operation on his knee after undergoing surgery around a month and a half ago, as doctor Pedro Lopez Mateu told reporters, "At six weeks (w...

Impact Diakhaby was back in Valencia at the start of the month to see his team and meet with doctors following the initial surgery on his knee in early March, viewed in a knee brace and on crutches. However, he was not starting his rehabilitation and instead is set for another surgery, undergoing an arthroscopy, hoping to release some of the strain and pain in the affected region to further progress in his recovery and make his return to play easier. This pretty much confirms the defender's absence for the rest of the season, as he will now hope to be ready for the start of the next campaign, looking to have a successful second surgery and be working on his rehabilitation by the end of the season.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surgery successful Diakhaby (knee) received surgery on his knee Thursday and the operation was carried out successfully, according to the club.

Impact Diakhaby completed the first part of his long recovery process Thursday, as he underwent surgery on his knee following the scary collision against Real Madrid. The defender will now remain hospitalized for another two days before he is set home from recovery, hoping to start his rehabilitation process in a week or two. He still is set to not return until sometime in April, hoping to see no setbacks in his recovery and get back out on the field this season.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia defender Diakhaby to undergo knee surgery after gruesome injury in La Liga

Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby will travel to France for surgery to repair his dislocated right knee

MARCH 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will receive surgery on knee Diakhaby is set to get surgery after dislocating his knee, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Diakhaby looked to be in very bad shape after his leg was crunched in Saturday's match against Real Madrid, appearing to have suffered a catastrophic injury that would end his season. However, he will avoid a serious injury and may even be back on the field this season, as he was diagnosed with a dislocated knee and is expected to miss anywhere from one to two months with the issue. This is very positive news for the defender after suffering what looked to possibly be a career-ending injury despite still being out for a prolonged absence. He will now look for a return sometime in April. If that is too early, he will look ahead to May, just hoping to get back on the field this campaign after an injury-filled season. He has been a regular starter when available this campaign, so his absence will cause a change in the starting XI, with Cenk Ozkacar being his most likely replacement.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves pitch on stretcher Diakhaby was forced off the field in the 89th minute of Saturday's match against Real Madrid, appearing to have suffered a leg injury.

Impact Diakhaby's season looks like it may be coming to an end, as he suffered what looked to be a very serious injury Saturday after being stretched off the pitch. The injury occurred after a Madrid player came crashing into his leg, falling on it and appearing to have caused a broken leg, broken ankle, or tear within the knee after his leg was trapped under the opposing player's full weight. However, nothing has been confirmed at the moment, with the club just hoping he will be an option again this season, even though that looks like a very far stretch after the gruesome coming together. He was replaced by Cenk Ozkacar, who will most likely stay in a starting role while Diakhaby inevitably misses time due to the injury.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with club Diakaby (AFCON) resumed training with the squad ahead of Saturday's trip to Las Palmas.

Impact Diakaby saw action in four of Guinea's five AFCON matches in which he went the full 90 minutes each time. Since returning from a hamstring injury, the defender has started two of his four appearances, recording one shot (off target), 23 clearances and four interceptions. With Diakhaby back with his club, he should be in the mix to reclaim his place in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned for AFCON Diakhaby was called up by Guinea for AFCON 2023, and will miss most of January.

Impact Diakhaby is going to miss most of January and potentially part of February depending on what sort of run Guinea can make. The defender could be replaced by Gabriel Paulista, who will partner Cristhian Mosquera in central defense.

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes suspension Diakhaby has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Sunday's trip versus Cadiz.

Impact Diakhaby has only started twice in the last four matches since returning from his hamstring injury. He will continue to work on his fitness in order to keep his starting role for Valencia in the back line, especially after started 10 times in 12 appearances.

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to start new year Diakhaby registered five clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given his fifth yellow card of the season in the 95...

Impact Diakhaby had just started two of the last four matches since returning from a hamstring injury. Gabriel Paulista is set to return to the starting XI at center back alongside Cristhian Mosquera for the Jan 2 clash with Villarreal.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Diakhaby (hamstring) is set to be an option for Saturday's match against Celta Vigo after getting the green light by the medical staff, per manager Ruben Baraja. "Diakhaby is alrea...

Impact Diakhaby is ready to return to the pitch after missing the last five matches with a hamstring injury. He could see a return to the starting XI, logging in a goal with 31 clearances in eight matches from center back this season, all of them coming as starts.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training pitch Diakhaby (hamstring) was viewed training on Monday, ahead of their Nov. 25 match against Celta Vigo.

Impact Diakhaby finally returned to the training pitch Monday after a month-long spell on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury. The defender will now have two weeks to work on his rehabilitation in training with the international break currently taking place and should be available by the end of the break for their match against Celta. If he does return for that match, he should be expected to start, as he found himself in the starting XI for every match before his injury.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Saturday's match Diakhaby (hamstring) is out for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Diakhaby will be sidelined for another match as he was once again left out of the team sheet on Saturday. The defender should be available after another two weeks of rest during the international break and should break into the starting XI immediately, as he was a normal starter before the injury.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another match Diakhaby (hamstring) is out for Monday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Diakhaby is still sidelined, as he misses another match after being left out of the team sheet against Cadiz. He picked up the injury right before the international break and will hope to return soon, as he is one of the club's normal starters in the defense.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Diakhaby has picked up a muscle strain in his left hamstring during Sunday's match against Betis and set for some time on the sidelines.

Impact Diakhaby will begin treatment on his hamstring and is not expected to return until after the international break. He's started all eight matches at center back, scoring once with 31 clearances. Cenk Ozkacar is expected to take the start alongside Gabriel Paulista during his absence.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Diakhaby scored a goal with his lone shot while creating a chance during Friday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Diakhaby found the back of the net in the 60th minute, scoring Valencia's first goal of the match. Diakhaby lined up in midfield after spending the majority of last year as a center back, with Friday's goal bringing him a third of the way to last year's total in just one match.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid at the back again Diakhaby scored three goals on 21 shots and kept four clean sheets in 29 appearances (28 starts) this past season.

Impact Diakhaby scored three goals this past season, his most in a season since joining the club in 2018. He also had a solid defensive season as he kept four clean sheet and made 105 clearances, his most since joining the club. The main downside to his season was his five yellow cards and one red card, which caused him to miss two matches for suspensions.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Diakhaby stays away from anti-racism banner before Valencia game

Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby didn't pose by an anti-racism banner with his teammates before Valencia’s loss at Mallorca in the Spanish league

MAY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available to return Diakhaby will be eligible to feature in Thursday's clash against Mallorca after serving a one-game suspension.

Impact Diakhaby missed Sunday's win over Real Madrid while suspended for yellow card accumulation, but he'd started all eight of his side's previous La Liga games since the March international break and should be back in the XI in central defense to take on Mallorca.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banned for accumulation Diakhaby will serve a one-match suspension for accumulation against Real Madrid on Sunday.

Impact Diakhaby has racked up 30 clearances in his last five contests along with one goal on seven shots (four on target), six tackles (five won) and five interceptions. With Gabriel Paulista also suspended, the club may have to get creative with their backline, perhaps turning to Toni Lato for his ninth start of the season.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE