Football / Habib Diarra: A Gravity-Free spin after a brutal tackle
During the fourth round of the 2024 World Cup qualifiers, Habib Diarra suffered a violent tackle against Mauritania, raising significant concerns about the severity of his injury. The Senegalese midfielder from Strasbourg will ultimately be sidelined for a period of three weeks.
The harsh tackle by Khadim Diaw on Diarra caused widespread alarm, with some fearing a prolonged absence of several months for the Senegalese international due to the brutality of the impact. However, according to The Team , Diarra is only suffering from an ankle sprain, which requires three weeks of rest.
While his teammates will return to training on June 24, Diarra will have a few extra days of rest following his stint with the national team. Last season, he was a key player for Strasbourg, participating in 35 matches across all competitions, scoring four goals, and providing two assists. His performances had attracted attention, and he was close to joining RC Lens before this incident.
