Impact Dia got the nod after recovering from an ankle sprain but was a non-factor in the final third. He might lead the line in the next Serie A game versus Inter on Monday since Taty Castellanos is suspended.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Quiet offensively versus Napoli Dia (ankle) had two tackles (zero won) and one clearance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Napoli.
Good to go for Napoli match Dia (ankle) has shaken off his injury and trained regularly Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb reported.
Impact Dia is slated to return after missing one game with a minor ankle injury and might be rushed into the starting lineup due to Nicolo Rovella (suspension) and Matias Vecino's (thigh) absences. He has scored once and posted four shots on target, two chances created and one inaccurate cross in his lat five appearances (three starts).
DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Sunday Dia (ankle) has been excluded from Lazio's call-ups to face Parma on Sunday.
Impact Dia hasn't been able to practice after suffering an injury midweek and will be held out altogether. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is the frontrunner to replace him over Tijjani Noslin and Pedro.
DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Doubtful for Parma game Dia (ankle) didn't train in the lone session to prepare Sunday's match versus Parma, Tuttomercatoweb informed.
Impact Dia has yet to complete his tests, but he's more likely to miss the game altogether than to be available. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru or Tijjani Noslin will fill in for him.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Subs off midweek Dia "came out because of a bad-looking sprain and couldn't run properly," coach Marco Baroni informed.
Impact Dia will take some tests in the next couple of days to determine his availability for Sunday's game versus Parma. Mattia Zaccagni and Taty Castellanos will get the nod in the next game after being managed midweek.
NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Plays half an hour against Bologna Dia (illness) recorded one cross (zero accurate) and 14 passes in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Bologna.
Impact Dia was partially spared after dealing with an illness during the break and didn't do much after subbing on. He'll likely be back in the XI sooner rather than later. He has scored once, assisted twice and logged three chances created, one inaccurate cross and two tackles (one won) in his last five showings.
NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Bologna match Dia (illness) trained regularly after further tests following his return to Italy, which confirmed that he didn't contract malaria but was dealing with a more standard illness, Il...
Impact Dia didn't need to go through an intricate protocol and was quickly back on the pitch. He could still be managed versus Bologna since he didn't train for a few days. He has scored once, assisted twice and added four shots (two on target) and three key passes in his last five appearances (three starts).
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Likely false positive Dia has tested negative for malaria after taking further tests, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
Impact Dia had been isolating since experiencing some mild symptoms and confirmed the update on his social media pages. It's unclear at this stage whether he'll be sent back early to be assessed by Lazio too or if he'll play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier versus Burundi.
NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Contracts malaria Dia has been diagnosed with malaria while in Senegal, the local football association announced.
Impact Dia is quarantining in Dakar and will have to stay in his home country until he turns negative. He'll most likely miss some time past the break as he'll need to go through a series of tests and work on his conditioning after shaking off the illness. Pedro, Tijjani Noslin and Fikayo Dele-Bashiru are the alternative options in his roles.
NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Opens scoring in win Dia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Cagliari.
Impact Dia opened the scoring with a close-range goal in just the second minute of play. It marked his fourth goal of the season, but his first in the last five outings. It was also his third goal contribution in the last two games. Additionally, Dia tied his season high with 27 completed passes and accounted for at least one chance created for a second straight game.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Assists twice as a sub Dia assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 5-1 win over Como.
Impact Dia assisted twice after coming on as a sub at half-time. This was the attacker's first game contributing as a substitute, having gone five games without a goal. Before that, he scored five goals in five games in all competitions. This did come as his first assist of the season.
NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Finds the target against Torino Dia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Torino.
Impact Dia didn't have many touches and didn't put up numbers but hit the net with a precise shot from inside the box. He has scored five goals in the last five games, adding 11 shots (nine on target) and five key passes.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in start again Dia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win against Verona.
Impact Though the Lazio team changed formations between its Milan and Verona games, Dia was employed as a central attacking midfielder in both matchups and made his role work. With two goals in as many starts for Lazio, he figures to be a vital component of the team moving forward.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Hits the net versus Milan Dia drew three fouls, won one of two tackels and scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.
Impact Dia played along with Taty Castellanos in an aggressive formation and found the target with an easy tap-in on a low-driven cross by Nuno Tavares. He'll face plenty of minutes if the coach sticks with this configuration. He had logged just 30 minutes in the previous two rounds.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Dealt to Lazio Dia has joined Lazio on a two-year loan with a conditioned mandatory obligation to buy from Salernitana, the team announced.
Impact Dia missed the final few months of last season due to a dispute with his team and. considering also some injury issues, he featured just 17 times in 2023/2024, scoring 4 goals and tallying 29 shots (10 on target) and 10 chances created. Instead, he hit the net 16 times and added 4 assists in the previous campaign where he didn't have issues. He'll be an extra option at the no.9 position, joining Valentin Castellanos and Tijjani Noslin, and also on the left wing behind Mattia Zaccagni.
AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE
Frozen out by the team Dia will practice on the side and will not be involved in matches until further notice, Salernitana announced.
Impact Dia refused to come off the bench late in the last game, and the management decided to back the coach's decision to exclude him from the squad due to a lack of professionalism. The punishment could last until the end of the campaign without a reconciliation. Loum Tchaouan, Shon Weismann, Simy, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi stand to benefit from the situation.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Demoted in Monza tilt Dia created two chances and had 10 touches in 17 minutes in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Monza.
Impact Dia didn't get the start despite being healthy due to a minor incident with the coach in the previous match. Shon Weissman and Grigoris Kastanos got the nod over him. He hasn't been great since coming back from injury, tallying three shots (one on target) and two chances created in four fixtures. Salernitana will face Udinese away on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Erased by Inter defense Dia drew three fouls, won three duels and was dispossessed once in Friday's 4-0 defeat to Inter Milan.
Impact Dia was extremely quiet and got only a few touches during his hour on the pitch. He hasn't looked particularly good since coming back from injury, tallying three shots (one on target) and drawing seven fouls in three games. Salernitana will face Monza at home next Saturday.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Fires one shot in Torino tilt Dia (thigh) drew one foul, won one duel, and had one shot (one on goal) in 28 minutes in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Torino.
Impact Dia didn't put number numbers in his return from injury as his side bunkered up for most of the contest and barely created any chance. His minutes should gradually increase. He could replace Loum Tchaouna or a defender if he was ready to start Friday versus Empoli, as they can use a more offensive scheme.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Bench option versus Torino Dia (thigh) will commence as a sub in Sunday's clash with Torino.
Impact Dia returns to the squad list after an extended absence and will be eased into action despite the lack of options for his side with Simy (illness) sidelined. Loum Tchaouna is playing false-nine for the first time in the campaign and will be supported by Antonio Candreva and Grigoris Kastanos.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Expected back for Torino match Dia (thigh) has trained fully for the entire week and will return Sunday versus Torino, Il Mattino reported.
Impact Dia is set to be an option after missing five games and AFCON due to a thigh injury. Considering his importance to the team and their offensive woes, there's a chance he'll make the XI right away despite the pretty significant injury. He was scoreless in his past four appearances, where he tallied nine shots (one on target), three key passes, and one inaccurate cross.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Withdraws from AFCON Dia (thigh) has been removed from the Senegal squad due to injury, coach Aliou Cisse confirmed.
Impact Dia was assessed by the national team doctors but will miss at least a couple more weeks due to a thigh strain and has been sent home. He might resume being available to play for Salernitana at the end of January.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for AFCON regardless Dia is part of the Senegal squad for AFCON despite his injury, ESPN reported.
Impact Dia will sit out multiple weeks due to a thigh strain, but his national team believes he will be back for the second stage of the competition. Due to the turn of events, he won't be available for Salernitana at least until late January. Simy and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi will absorb his playing time.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss multiple weeks Dia has been diagnosed with a medium-grade biceps femoris strain in his left thigh and will be out for four-to-five weeks, Salernitana announced.
Impact Dia will return in late January if everything goes well, and the problem might impact his availability for AFCON, for which he has been pre-selected by Senegal, as he would sit out the first portion of the completion. Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, Simy, and Jovane Cabral are next in line in the Salernitana frontline.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gets hurt in Milan game Dia had one shot on target and one chance created and drew two fouls before subbing off in the 48th minute of Friday's 2-2 draw with Milan due to a thigh injury, Goal informed.
Impact Dia wasn't impactful during his time on the pitch and quickly came out after signaling some discomfort and getting treated by the medical staff. Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi took his place off the bench. Simy and Jovane Cabral could also see an uptick in minutes if he was forced to spend some time on the shelf.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
