MOUCTAR DIAKHABY NEWS

Picks up hamstring injury Diakhaby suffered a hamstring injury in his left leg during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Mallorca, his club announced Monday.

Impact Diakhaby is expected to be out for the final three league matches before the World Cup due to this injury. He had started in all 10 of his appearances and with Eray Comert also hurt, Gabriel Paulista and Cenk Ozkacar figure to be the top center-back options for a shorthanded defensive group.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Diakhaby completed his one-match suspension during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Elche.

Impact Diakhaby was dismissed from the bench during the Oct. 7 win over Osasuna and may have been fortunate not to be suspended for any longer. He had started in eight straight games before the ban and if the manager isn't too upset over his actions, Diakhaby could start over either Eray Comert or Gabriel Paulista.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kluivert nets first goal for Valencia in 2-1 win at Osasuna

Justin Kluivert has scored his first goal for Valencia to help Gennaro Gattuso’s side win 2-1 at nine-man Osasuna in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes off with knock, suspended Diakhaby came off during Friday's clash with Osasuna due to an injury in the second half. Prior to coming off, he scored one goal on one shot.

Impact Diakhaby was forced off holding his leg after a heavy challenge. The defender had scored once before coming off, his second goal of the campaign. He was replaced by Gabriel Paulista, who would figure to see more playing time if Diakhaby is ruled out. Diakhaby was sent off while coming off the pitch with injury and will be suspended against Elche.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in win Diakhaby made four clearances and two interceptions in last weekend's 2-0 victory against Celta Vigo. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Diakhaby tallied an assist and five clean sheets in 29 La Liga appearances (21 starts) this campaign as Valencia started switching more to a back-three in 2022. In four seasons with the club, however, the 25-year-old is still yet to really feel like a consistent, first-choice starter in central defense.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Rayo Diakhaby will miss Monday's clash against Rayo Vallecano with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Diakhaby picked up his 10th yellow card of the season in last weekend's draw against Cadiz, meaning he will be suspended for Monday's game. Hugo Guillamon could slide back to central defense for the game, or Valencia might revert back to a back-four in his absence.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in draw Diakhaby made six clearancesz, two interceptions and two blocks while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's scoreless draw against Getafe.

Impact Diakhaby, like fellow centre backs Gabriel Paulista and Omar Alderete, had some impressive numbers and gave very little room for opposing forwards to operate. With 14 clearances, five blocks and two clean sheets over his last two matches, Diakhaby will try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Elche.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eight clearances against Mallorca Diakhaby made eight clearances in a 1-0 win against Mallorca on Saturday.

Impact Diakhaby had a good outing for the winning team. The 25-year-old made eight clearances. Other than that, Diakhaby also blocked three shots.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in draw Diakhaby had one off-target shot, made one clearance and three interceptions and scored an own goal during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Diakhaby had a nightmare start here as he sent the ball into his own net in the 7th minute while trying to clear a cross from the right wing. The centre back saw the opposition create a lot during the rest of the match, but couldn't produce enough numbers to recover from the early mistake. Up next for Diakhaby is Saturday's visit to Atletico Madrid.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético out of Copa, Sevilla held in Spanish league race

Atlético Madrid has been eliminated 2-0 by Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides assist in win Diakhaby provided an assist and made three tackles (two won), six clearances and two interceptions during Saturday's 2-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Diakhaby had his usual numbers on defense but his biggest contribution came on the other end as the centre back assisted Cristiano Piccini for the goal that sealed the 2-1 for Valencia in the 86th minute. He looks to finally have regained his best form, starting four of the last five matches and racking up nine tackles and 14 clearances over this stretch. Up next for Diakhaby is Dec. 20 visit to Levante.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up fifth yellow card Diakhaby created one chance, made three tackles (all won), one interception, five clearances and one block and picked up a yellow card in Saturday's 1-1 draw to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Diakhaby had a good defensive outing, leading his side in tackles and making the second-most clearances, but it wasn't enough to keep the clean sheet and secure the win at home. The centerback also received his fifth yellow card and is suspended for Sunday's visit to Celta. He will be eligible to return against Elche on Dec 11.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited minutes off bench Diakhaby has played in 10 minutes over three matches to start the season.

Impact Diakhaby has fallen behind in the pecking order after the arrival of Omar Alderete, but it wouldn't be surprising to see his name called later in the campaign. For now, he'll have to ride the bench and wait for his chance.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético held 1-1 at Betis, edges 1 point clear of Madrid

Atlético Madrid has stumbled again in its bid to win a first Spanish league title in seven seasons

APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Man U at Spurs, West Ham v Leicester in top 4 race

The race for the Premier League’s top four takes center stage as Manchester United heads to Tottenham and West Ham hosts Leicester

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive Madrid beats Barcelona 2-1 to go top in Spain

Real Madrid continued its impressive run and went top of the Spanish league with a 2-1 win over Barcelona in what may have been Lionel Messi’s last league clásico

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spanish league finds no proof of racial abuse by player

The Spanish league says it has not found any evidence to support accusations by a player who said he was racially insulted during a match last weekend

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javier Tebas: ‘Sabemos quién insultó a Diakhaby y tiene acento sudamericano, no es Cala’ El presidente de LaLiga, Javier Tebas, ha anunciado que ya han “identificado” al jugador del Cádiz que llamó ‘negro de mierda’ a Mouctar Dia...

APRIL 8, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Spanish government wants explanations about racism incident

The Spanish government wants explanations from the league and the soccer federation about the actions taken by officials after a player said he was racially insulted last weekend

APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cala vehemently denies racially abusing Diakhaby Cadiz's Juan Cala denies using a racial insult against Mouctar Diakhaby during Sunday's clash with Valencia.

APRIL 6, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Diakhaby reafirma que Cala le llamó ‘negro de mierda’ y pide ayuda a LaLiga El defensa francés del Valencia CF, Mouctar Diakhaby, ha reafirmado que Juan Cala le llamó “negro de mierda” durante el reciente partido fre...

APRIL 6, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Cala: ‘Nunca le he dicho negro de mierda a Diakhaby’ El jugador del Cádiz CF Juan Cala ha negado que llamara ‘negro de mierda’ a Mouctar Diakhaby

APRIL 6, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Players in Spain disagree on details of racism incident

One says he is the victim of a racial insult and the other says he is being accused without proof

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Player accused of racism wants 'presumption of innocence'

The player accused of racially insulting an opponent in a Spanish league match this weekend says he is not going to hide and deserves the presumption of innocence

APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

La Liga condemn all forms of racism after Diakhaby incident in Cadiz vs Valencia La Liga have "condemned all forms of racism" following an alleged incident of racism involving Mouctar Diakhaby and Juan Cala during Sunday'...

APRIL 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM