Diakhaby suffers fresh setback, abductor injury suspected after Barça defeat | OneFootball

According to AS, initial examinations point to an abductor injury that could sideline Diakhaby, with further tests to confirm the exact diagnosis.

The Valencia centre-back left Sunday’s defeat to Barça at Mestalla early with discomfort and underwent medical checks on Monday.

Valencia began the week at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna. The 10:00 session saw the squad arrive before nine, with Ron Gourlay in attendance.

Corberán chose the Antonio Puchades pitch, where the starters completed recovery work. Sadiq, Copete, Foulquier, Diego López, Guido Rodríguez, De Haas and Luis Rioja worked separately, with only Guido and De Haas on the grass.

Diakhaby’s absence would leave Tárrega as the only out-and-out centre-back in the first team, although Arnau Martínez can cover there. Iker Córdoba stepped in at centre-half when he went off against Barça.

Diakhaby has featured in the four league matches so far, with three starts and two full games. Valencia visit Sevilla on Friday, the first of three fixtures in nine days before the international break.

Source: AS

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