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Suffers broken nose, will wear mask Diomande has suffered a nasal bone fracture and is being fitted for a mask to wear during matches and training, according to his club.

Impact Diomande has suffered an injury but will not miss time, as he will instead wear a mask due to a broken nose. However, the question is if he will remain in a starting role for the first game or two with the mask, possibly needing to adjust. That said, if he were to need some time to work in from the bench, Johan Bakayoko is a possible replacement.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in loss Diomande scored one goal on three shot attempts (two on target) in Saturday's 3-1 loss versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Diomande got Leipzig started early with his 9th minute strike, but Leipzig failed to do much after that in an eventual 3-1 loss. He chipped in with two chances created and one tackle won but his team could not solve the Hoffenheim defense. Diomande has now scored in three straight matches, and will look to keep it rolling Sunday versus Bremen.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal vs. Stuttgart Diomande scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact Diomande doubled Leipzig's lead early in the second half with a solo effort, as he sneaked into the box and blasted a shot that went into an impossible angle for Alexander Nuble. The winger has been alternating in the starting lineup but is going through a prolific stretch of late with two goals and two assists over his last two starts.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in three goals Diomande scored one goal and assisted twice from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 6-0 win over FC Augsburg.

Impact After sitting out the last two games, Diomande made a strong return in his fourth league start, scoring from his only shot on target and adding two assists from two chances created. It was his first attacking output of the season after attempting five shots and creating four chances in his previous three starts.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leipzig hopes to recover 'lost DNA' after failing to qualify for Europe

Leipzig has torn up its squad and started again after missing out on European qualification for the first time since its promotion to the Bundesliga

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Signs with Leipzig Diomande has completed a transfer to Leipzig from Leganes, according to his new club.

Impact Diomande is departing La Liga this offseason and will now head to Germany, inking a deal with Leipzig until 2030. The 18-year-old just debuted at the professional level, still early in his career, starting in six of his 10 appearances while notching two goals and one assist. That said, he will hope to see more chances with Leipzig but will likely see more of a rotational role, having to show his value a bit more before starting time comes his way.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists on Saturday Diomande scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win against Valladolid. He was injured and subbed out in the 63rd minute.

Impact Diomande set up the opener for Javi Hernandez in the 24th minute before scoring himself in the 36th, assisted by Seydouba Cisse. Diomande also made four tackles and an interception before being forced off due to injury. This was just his sixth start of the season and marked his first assist of the campaign.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first La Liga goal Diomande scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances and drew four fouls during Sunday's 3-2 win over Espanyol.

Impact Diomande returned to the starting XI and once again impressed from the left flank. In the 41st minute, he doubled his side's lead with a classy finish after dribbling past a defender inside the box. This was the first senior goal for the youngster, who appears as one of Leganes' biggest hopes for the future and should remain in the lineup for the final stretch of the campaign.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Puts pressure on back line Diomande had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Diomande demonstrated his attacking intent throughout Leganes' 0-0 draw against Mallorca on Saturday. In 90 minutes played, the 18 year old was fouled six times which was the most of any player in the match, created one chance, and completed both of his dribbles. Diomande has now started two consecutive matches for Leganes, and has a strong chance of featuring once again against Girona on Thursday.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Makes first La Liga start Diomande registered one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Diomande appeared in his first career La Liga start, playing 59 minutes against Barcelona. He was recently called up to the senior team, appearing in the last two matches for Leganes, making two shots with two crosses and a chance created.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE