Just hours before returning to competition for the match between Como and Lecce, scheduled for this Saturday at 14:00 GMT, Assane Diao wanted to send a strong message. The Senegalese forward, highly anticipated for his comeback, posted on his Instagram account a message that left no one indifferent. Through this post, the young player clearly displays his ambitions and determination to turn the page on the difficult months he has faced.
There is great anticipation surrounding Assane Diao’s return in the colors of Como 1907. In Italy and Senegal, fans and observers are questioning the 20-year-old’s ability to deliver performances after a long period plagued by physical issues. Having been sidelined multiple times by injuries in recent months, the Ndongane native now hopes to regain his rhythm and, most importantly, consistency in his performances.
On social media, the former Real Betis player chose a unique way to express his mindset. He shared a clip from the famous Japanese series Inazuma Eleven, adapted from the manga of the same name. The image he posted reads: “it’s my turn.” A simple message, but packed with meaning. Through this reference, Assane Diao seems to announce his return to action and his desire to become a key player for his team as the season comes to a close.
This post comes just before an important match against Lecce, a game that could mark a new beginning for the Senegalese forward. Absent from the pitch since December 15, 2025, Diao hasn’t played a single official minute. This prolonged absence has also had international repercussions, as he had to withdraw from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a tough blow for him and the Senegalese national team.
Regularly hampered by muscle injuries and various physical issues for nearly a year, Assane Diao knows he is at a crucial point in his young career. At just 20 years old, he still has plenty of room for growth, but he must now prove he can string together matches and return to the level that sparked so much hope at the start of his journey.
His message on Instagram sounds like a declaration of intent: the time has come for him to reclaim his place and write a new chapter in the colors of Como.
