Como Player Assane Diao Suffers Serious Injury During Training

Italian Serie B club Como 1907 — owned by the Hartono family through Djarum Group — has announced that striker Assane Diao has suffered a serious injury.

Assane Diao’s Injury Details

The 19-year-old player sustained a right foot metatarsal injury during Thursday’s training session — not during competitive play.

Foot Injury Occurs During Training Session

After a medical examination revealed a fracture, Diao immediately underwent osteosynthesis surgery on his fifth metatarsal bone.

Osteosynthesis Surgery and Recovery Timeline

“Como 1907 confirms that Assane Diao suffered an injury to his right foot during yesterday’s training,” stated the club on their official website.

“Following medical evaluation, he successfully underwent osteosynthesis surgery on the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot. Unfortunately, this means Assane will not be available for the remainder of this season as he begins his recovery process.”

Como 1907 Confirms Absence for the Remainder of the Season

The young striker is confirmed to be absent until the end of the 2024-2025 season to undergo the necessary recovery period.