Assane Diao
20-Year-Old
Como
Serie A
Minor knock managed, not injured
Diao (undisclosed) was rested during Wednesday's 0-0 friendly against Saudi Arabia as a precaution after feeling a slight knock during training this week, but coach Pape Thiaw expressed no major concern over the attacker's availability for Senegal's World Cup opener on June 16, according to Khadim Diakhate of DSports. "The most important thing is that everyone is ready for June 16."
ANALYSIS
Diao was managed carefully by the medical staff to avoid any unnecessary risk, with the issue considered minor rather than a genuine fitness concern. Manager Thiaw also highlighted the returns of Idrissa Gueye and Kalidou Koulibaly as significant positives from the preparation camp, with both players now back on the pitch and operational ahead of the tournament.
Diao was managed carefully by the medical staff to avoid any unnecessary risk, with the issue considered minor rather than a genuine fitness concern. Manager Thiaw also highlighted the returns of Idrissa Gueye and Kalidou Koulibaly as significant positives from the preparation camp, with both players now back on the pitch and operational ahead of the tournament.
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Slippery in Verona contest
Diao drew seven fouls and had one shot (zero on goal), four tackles (one won) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win over Verona.
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Active but wasteful versus Napoli
Diao registered four shots (two on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one chance created and drew three fouls in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Napoli.
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Scores one goal in victory
Diao scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Genoa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.
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Two goal contributions
Diao scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Sunday's 5-0 win over Pisa.
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Slippery in Roma contest
Diao (undisclosed) drew five fouls and registered two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in 45 minutes in Sunday's 2-1 win against Roma.
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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.