Senegal star Krépin Diatta suffers injury blow in Monaco-Lens clash

Senegalese international Krépin Diatta suffered an injury setback in the French Ligue 1 clash between his side, AS Monaco and RC Lens on Saturday.

The 25-year-old winger, a key figure for the Monegasque side was forced off in the 31st minute, with Aladji Bamba replacing him in the highly competitive clash, held at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

Diatta suffered a knee injury that prevented him from continuing, though the full severity of the setback is not yet known.

He is expected to undergo further assessment in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury and the potential recovery timeline.

This come as a huge blow for Senegal, who will soon head into the March 2026 international break, as Diatta is expected to play a key role for the national team.

Fans and officials alike are anxiously awaiting updates, hoping that the injury will not jeopardize his availability for both club and country in the crucial upcoming fixtures.

Diatta’s dynamic presence and attacking threat will be sorely missed if sidelined, underlining his importance to Monaco’s squad.