Season over for Como's Diao after training ground injury

The Spanish-Senegalese forward picked up the injury in Wednesday's training session, and according to Sky Sport Italia, he is expected to be out of action for at least two months.

While the club is yet to release an official statement confirming the exact nature of the injury or the recovery timeline, his campaign appears to be over.

The news comes as a significant setback for manager Cesc Fabregas, who will be without one of his standout performers just as the team approaches the final five rounds of the season.

Diao has been a revelation since his January move from Real Betis, scoring eight goals in just 15 appearances and forming a highly effective partnership with Argentine starlet Nico Paz.

Despite the timing of the injury, Como's position in the table offers some reassurance. With five matches remaining and 15 points still to play for, the club holds a 14-point cushion above the relegation zone.

Their top-flight survival could be mathematically confirmed as early as this weekend — a remarkable achievement in their first season back in Serie A after a 21-year absence.