Valencia defender Mouctar Diakhaby has taken a significant step forward in his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury, returning to individual ball work at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna on Tuesday. The Franco-Guinean center-back had been sidelined since early January after suffering a hamstring injury to his right leg.
According to club sources, Diakhaby completed a solo session on the training pitch that involved handling the ball, marking his first on-field work with the ball since the setback. The session was closely monitored by the Valencia medical staff, who have been overseeing his gradual recovery process.
The 28-year-old has been working diligently behind the scenes to regain full fitness. His return to ball work is a positive indicator that he is approaching the final stages of his rehabilitation, though no specific timeline has been set for his full return to team training or match action.
Diakhaby's absence has been felt by Valencia, as he was a regular starter before the injury. The team has had to adjust defensively in his absence, and his eventual return will provide a boost to the squad as they navigate the remainder of the season.
The defender's progress will now be monitored closely, with the next likely steps including integration into group drills and eventually full-contact training. Valencia fans will be eager to see him back in action, but the club is taking a cautious approach to avoid any setbacks.
Diakhaby's dedication to his recovery has been evident throughout the process, and this latest milestone shows he is on the right track. His work at Paterna demonstrates his commitment to returning stronger and helping his team in their upcoming fixtures.
As Diakhaby continues his rehabilitation, Valencia will hope to have him available before the end of the season. However, the priority remains ensuring a full and sustained recovery to prevent any re-injury.
Based on reporting from Fútbol.