Diarra has been selected in the Mali squad for the ACON in January, although it remains to be seen if he'll be fit enough for the final cut. http://www.mtnfootball.com/africa/african-tournaments/african-cup-of-nations/team-profiles/2013-afcon/mali.html I really don't know how it works if his fitness is in doubt when the tournament starts - there was the instance with Cisse at Newcastle recently when there was a 5 day embargo on him playing for them. Whether through the cup commitments or injury, we can probably rule him out for the best part January.
