FC Midtjylland: Ousmane Diao sidelined for several months

Europe 19 July 2025 at 08:59

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

A tough setback for Senegalese defensive rock Ousmane Diao. The 21-year-old fractured his foot while on vacation, an injury that required surgery and will force him to miss several months of competition.

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The player's club, FC Midtjylland, released an update via an official statement on their website. Ousmane Diao suffered the injury during a training session in his home country, Senegal, while on holiday. According to the medical tests he underwent, he is dealing with a foot fracture.

"Forced to undergo surgery, he will miss pre-season and the first matches of the 2025-2026 campaign. He is expected to be fit again by September," the Danish club added.

The Mbacké native scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists in 43 appearances across all competitions last season.