Assane Diao a doubt for AFCON 2025 after injury with Como | OneFootball

Como coach Cesc Fabregas said he had an ‘unpleasant’ conversation with Senegal about using Assane Diao against Roma, so that could get nastier after the striker limped off injured, putting him at risk for AFCON.

See how the game unfolds on the Liveblog.

This is the final fixture of Serie A Week 15, so in theory the players going to the Africa Cup of Nations should be available for their club football.

However, as it was scheduled for the Monday evening, it falls beyond the limit where FIFA can force them to release these stars to international duty.

Diao doesn’t last long for Como

FLORENCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: Diao of Como Calcio looks on during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Como at Stadio Artemio Franchi on February 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Roma were given permission by the Ivory Coast to field Evan Ndicka, but not Morocco to use Neil El Aynaoui this evening.

Como boss Fabregas confirmed over the weekend he had an “unpleasant” conversation with the coach of Senegal when trying to ensure that Diao would be available for this match.

The rapport is unlikely to get any better considering Diao limped off just 37 minutes into the game with a muscular injury.

He had been sprinting from his own half on the counter-attack when he pulled up, so depending on test results, has to be a major doubt to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Botswana on December 23.