Assane Diao
20-Year-Old
Como
Serie A
OUT
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 2/1/2026
Won't return soon
Diao "will be out for five to six weeks and will be back in late January at the earliest," coach Cesc Fabregas stated.
ANALYSIS
Diao suffered a serious thigh lesion that knocked him out of AFCON 2025 and will cost him several Serie A rounds, considering the dense schedule in the next month. Jesus Rodriguez, Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas will enjoy an uptick in minutes without him.
Diao suffered a serious thigh lesion that knocked him out of AFCON 2025 and will cost him several Serie A rounds, considering the dense schedule in the next month. Jesus Rodriguez, Martin Baturina and Tasos Douvikas will enjoy an uptick in minutes without him.
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Forced to withdraw from AFCON
Diao has been diagnosed with a right biceps femoris strain and has been removed from the squad, Senegal announced.
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Uncertain for AFCON
Diao is uncertain for AFCON after suffering a thigh injury against Roma, per manager Cesc Fabregas. "I prefer not to touch on the subject too much. Diao is called up and I spoke to him after the match against Inter. He knows my opinion well, I also spoke to the coach, but it didn't end with a very pleasant conversation. They have all the strength. Diao will go, if he wants to handle it that way. He leaves on Tuesday."
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Hurt in Roma tilt
Diao had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created before exiting Monday's match against Roma at the 37th minute due to a possible thigh injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
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Takes two shots against Inter
Diao (thigh) drew two fouls and generated two shots (one on goal), one interception and one cross (one accurate) in 45 minutes in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Inter Milan.
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Bench option
Diao (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Inter Milan.
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Could head to England
Newcastle are analyzing the possibility of signing Diao, according to Football Insider.
ANALYSIS
Diao came through the Real Betis ranks but has looked impressive at Como, and it wouldn't be shocking if he joins a bigger club in the summer. He nearly completed a move to Brentford before joining Como, and now he might end up in the Premier League anyway.
Diao came through the Real Betis ranks but has looked impressive at Como, and it wouldn't be shocking if he joins a bigger club in the summer. He nearly completed a move to Brentford before joining Como, and now he might end up in the Premier League anyway.