A blow for Assane Diao! He scored before picking up an injury against Feyenoord in the Champions League

Having scored Como’s first goal in the 18th minute, the Senegalese international was forced to leave the pitch through injury in the 23rd minute during the 3-2 defeat to Feyenoord on Wednesday 14 October.

It was a night of mixed fortunes for Assane Diao at De Kuip in Rotterdam. The Senegalese left-winger opened the scoring for Como in the 18th minute against Feyenoord in the Champions League, before being forced off through injury in the 23rd minute. A frustrating setback for the Senegalese international, who had just scored his second goal in the competition.

After the match, Como manager Cesc Fàbregas discussed the player’s situation at a press conference. “Diao needs to be assessed, but we hope to have found a replacement in time. He told us straight away that he couldn’t run any more.”

No further details have been given at this stage regarding the nature or severity of the injury. The player is due to undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury.