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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

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AUGUST 15, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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

Scores in victory Diakhaby scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Thursday's 2-1 win over Valladolid.

Impact Diakhaby scored in the 60th minute assisted by Andre Almeida. This was his first goal since October and the third goal of the season overall. He also made three clearances and two tackles in the match.

APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Overcomes injury Diakhaby was able to play 45 minutes in the Dec. 16 friendly against Nottingham Forest, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Diakhaby had missed three matches before the World Cup but appears to be fit with the Dec. 31 contest against Villarreal approaching soon. When fully fit, Diakhaby and Gabriel Paulista are the top center-back options for Los Che.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of training Diakhaby (hamstring) missed Wednesday's training session, according to David Torres of El Desmarque.

Impact Diakhaby is the last of the minor injuries to be out of training, though he still has until the end of December before league matches return. While he's out, Eray Comert and Gabriel Paulista are the top center-back options.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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

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