Weekend for Senegalese abroad: Assane Diao shines with Come, a major blow for Antoine Mendy

After dominating the transfer market, Senegalese players were highly anticipated this weekend on various European pitches. In Italy, Assane Diao particularly impressed with Como, while in England, Iliman Ndiaye made his debut for Manchester City.

France

In the third round of matches, AS Monaco, featuring Lamine Camara and Sadibou Sané, caused an upset by defeating PSG 2-1 at the Parc des Princes. At the Stade Bollaert, RC Lens, with Abdallah Sima in the lineup, suffered a 1-0 home defeat against FC Lorient.

Le Havre, with their captain Rassoul Ndiaye, also suffered a home defeat against Stade Brestois (1-2). Meanwhile, OGC Nice, with Yehvann Diouf in the starting lineup and Antoine Mendy coming on in the 74th minute, were held to a draw by Le Mans (1-1). The match turned into a nightmare for Antoine Mendy, who suffered a terrible injury, rupturing his cruciate ligaments.

Strasbourg, with Pape Demba Diop in the starting lineup, secured a resounding 6-2 victory away at Troyes. Boulaye Dia, who came on in the 89th minute, contributed to Stade Rennais' 2-1 win away at Angers.

Moustapha Mbow remained on the bench during Paris FC's 3-2 victory over Olympique de Marseille. Meanwhile, Olympique Lyonnais, with Moussa Niakhaté in the starting lineup, defeated AJ Auxerre 3-1.

England

For the 3rd matchday, Iliman Ndiaye, in the starting lineup, participated in Manchester City's victory against Coventry (1-0).

Crystal Palace, without the injured Ismaïla Sarr, secured a 3-2 victory away at Fulham. Aston Villa, with Nicolas Jackson in the starting lineup and Ibrahim Mbaye on the bench, earned a point with a 0-0 draw away to Nobel Mendy's Hull City.

Brentford, with El Hadj Malick Diouf remaining on the bench, were held to a draw by Sunderland (1-1), who were playing without Habib Diarra, absent due to injury.

In Italy, the third matchday was highlighted by Assane Diao's impressive performance, scoring twice in Como's 4-1 victory at Genoa. Pape Matar Sarr was not included in Juventus' squad, who were held to a 1-1 draw by AC Milan. Idrissa Gueye's Udinese play Lazio on Monday.

Spain

In the fourth round of matches, Villarreal, with Pape Guèye in the starting lineup, lost at home to Deportivo La Coruña (2-3). Meanwhile, Rayo Vallecano, with Pathé Ciss in the starting eleven, defeated Racing Santander (3-2).

Germany

Bayern Munich, without Bara Sapoko Ndiaye who remained on the bench, were held to a 0-0 draw by Schalke in Matchday 2. Moussa Ndiaye was also on the bench during Werder Bremen's 3-1 victory over RB Leipzig.

Türkiye

For the 4th day, Galatasaray, with Ismaïl Jakobs, went and won on the pitch of Istanbul Başakşehir (3-2).

Belgium

Matchday 5 of the Jupiler Pro League saw Club Brugge, with Mamadou Diakhon in the starting lineup, secure a 1-0 victory away to Lommel SK. Anderlecht, without Ilay Camara, were held to a 0-0 draw by Gent.

Saudi Arabia

In the fifth round of matches, Kalidou Koulibaly's Al-Hilal secured a 2-0 victory away to Mory Diaw's Al-Shabab. Neom SC, with Malang Sarr starting in central defense, dominated Al-Khaleej 3-0.

In the all-Senegalese clash, Al-Ittihad, featuring Dion Lopy, defeated Al-Nassr, with Sadio Mané in the lineup (2-1). Al-Ahli, with captain Édouard Mendy, comfortably beat Al-Riyadh (5-0). Meanwhile, Abha, with Abdou Diallo at the helm, suffered a home defeat against Al-Ettifaq (0-1).

Al-Diriyah, with Idrissa Gana Guèye in the starting lineup, lost at home to Al-Qadsiah (0-2).

Finally, Al-Faisaly, with Abdoulaye Seck in the starting lineup, were held to a draw on their home turf by Al-Hazem (0-0).