Africa-Press – Eritrea. With just a few days to go before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal has suffered a serious setback.
Assane Diao, a promising young winger who was set to play an important role, has been forced to withdraw after suffering a muscle injury while playing for his club.
After being injured during the match between Como and Roma, the player is suffering from a grade 2 hamstring injury, which means he will be out of action for an extended period.
This absence deprives the Lions of an explosive player, as Diao was preparing to play in his first major international tournament for Senegal. It also adds to the loss of Ilay Camara, who suffered a similar injury.
Pape Thiaw, already faced with a delicate squad management situation, will now have to rely on the depth of his squad to compensate for these losses ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, the final of which is scheduled for January 18.
