Angers SCO has been dealt another injury blow ahead of their Ligue 1 fixture against Lens on Sunday, with Bamba Dieng forced to leave training due to an adductor issue.
The Senegalese forward, who joined the club on loan from Lorient this winter, suffered the setback during a goal-kicking drill on Friday, January 24, just two days before the crucial match.
Dieng, a key figure in Angers’ efforts to avoid relegation, was unable to complete the session at the Lac de Maine stadium, following a sudden pain in his adductors. The striker immediately left the field with the assistance of Laurent Boissier, Angers’ sporting director. Head coach Alexandre Dujeux briefly addressed the situation, acknowledging the concern. “It’s an alert,” Dujeux stated to Ouestfrance, leaving uncertainty over the availability of the 24-year-old for the upcoming match.
Dieng’s injury adds to the growing list of concerns for Angers, as the club struggles with several players sidelined. Midfielders Jean-Eudes Aholou and Jim Allevinah were also absent from Friday’s training session, further depleting the squad. Should Dieng be ruled out of Sunday’s match, it would be a significant blow for the team, who are fighting to secure vital points in their battle to avoid relegation.
The medical team at Angers SCO is closely monitoring Dieng’s condition, with the hope that it is not a serious issue. The club is eagerly awaiting further evaluations, as they prepare for one of their most important fixtures of the season. Dieng’s absence would leave a noticeable gap in the attack, as the striker has been seen as an important offensive weapon for the side in their fight to climb out of the relegation zone.
Angers’ upcoming trip to Lens is set to be a challenging one, with the team already grappling with injuries and a tense league position. The club will be hoping for a swift recovery for Dieng, as they aim to take points from their high-flying opponents.
