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AC Milan ruins Inter's treble bid with derby win to reach Italian Cup final

AC Milan ruined Inter Milan’s bid for a treble and advanced to the Italian Cup final with a 3-0 derby win courtesy of two goals from Luka Jovic

13 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores against Napoli Dia (ankle) scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four passes in 16 minutes in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Napoli.

Impact Dia was hobbling at times, but the injury didn't stop him from contributing and finding the target with a lefty daisy-cutter in the final minutes. He hadn't found the target in five matches. He has posted six shots (three on target), six key passes and one cross (one accurate) in his last five appearances. He could play as a no.9 if Taty Castellanos (thigh) is forced to miss time.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Fit for Napoli tilt Dia (ankle) was able to train fully Friday and will be an option Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Dia avoided long-term problems after tweaking his ankle last week but might cede the starting job to either Pedro or Fisayo Dele-Bashiru since he didn't practice much throughout the week. He has notched five shots (two on target), six chances created and one cross (one accurate) in his last five showings, with no goal contributions.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle injury Dia "was subbed out as a precaution, and his ankle didn't swell up. It doesn't look super important. We hope to have him back in a matter of days," coach Marco Baroni stated.

Impact Dia limped off in the first half, but the early indications are encouraging. He'll be assessed also with some exams. Lazio will be back on the pitch Saturday against Napoli.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Monza match early Dia had one shot (zero on target) and one key pass in 35 minutes before exiting Sunday's game versus Monza due to a lower leg injury, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Dia got off to a decent start but couldn't continue after getting roughed up in a tackle. He previously missed a few weeks due to an ankle injury. He'll be examined before Saturday's home game versus Napoli. Pedro replaced him in this one, but Tijjani Noslin and Fisayo Dele-Bashire can also handle the role.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Braga Dia (undisclosed) had one off-target one, one key pass, one cross (one accurate) and two tackles (one won) in Thursday's 1-0 loss to Braga.

Impact Dia saw some minutes off the bench despite dealing with lingering fatigue and is a safe bet to return to the XI versus Cagliari on Monday. He has registered two goals, one assist, six shots (four on target) and seven chances created in the last five matches.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Available for UEL game Dia (undisclosed) is an option for Thursday's clash with Braga.

Impact Dia was managed in training ahead of the game and might not see many minutes in this one, but he's at his coach's disposal if need be.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Braga match Dia didn't train Wednesday and is trending toward being unavailable for Thursday's game versus Braga, Gianluca Di Marzio reported.

Impact Dia is likely to be rested after logging heavy minutes in recent matches, as Lazio have already qualified for the Round of 16. Pedro will likely star at no.10 on Thursday.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in Como fixture Dia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two clearances and three chances created in Friday's 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact Dia came through while leading the frontline sans Taty Castellanos (suspension), breaking the deadlock with a surgical lefty finish after a pretty first touch and turn in the box. He had last found the target in early November. He'll compete primarily with Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to star as a no.10 going forward. He has registered three shots (two on target), four key passes and three tackles (two won) in his last five showings (three starts).

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet offensively versus Napoli Dia (ankle) had two tackles (zero won) and one clearance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-0 win over Napoli.

Impact Dia got the nod after recovering from an ankle sprain but was a non-factor in the final third. He might lead the line in the next Serie A game versus Inter on Monday since Taty Castellanos is suspended.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Napoli match Dia (ankle) has shaken off his injury and trained regularly Saturday, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Dia is slated to return after missing one game with a minor ankle injury and might be rushed into the starting lineup due to Nicolo Rovella (suspension) and Matias Vecino's (thigh) absences. He has scored once and posted four shots on target, two chances created and one inaccurate cross in his lat five appearances (three starts).

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Dia (ankle) has been excluded from Lazio's call-ups to face Parma on Sunday.

Impact Dia hasn't been able to practice after suffering an injury midweek and will be held out altogether. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is the frontrunner to replace him over Tijjani Noslin and Pedro.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Parma game Dia (ankle) didn't train in the lone session to prepare Sunday's match versus Parma, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Dia has yet to complete his tests, but he's more likely to miss the game altogether than to be available. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru or Tijjani Noslin will fill in for him.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off midweek Dia "came out because of a bad-looking sprain and couldn't run properly," coach Marco Baroni informed.

Impact Dia will take some tests in the next couple of days to determine his availability for Sunday's game versus Parma. Mattia Zaccagni and Taty Castellanos will get the nod in the next game after being managed midweek.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays half an hour against Bologna Dia (illness) recorded one cross (zero accurate) and 14 passes in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Bologna.

Impact Dia was partially spared after dealing with an illness during the break and didn't do much after subbing on. He'll likely be back in the XI sooner rather than later. He has scored once, assisted twice and logged three chances created, one inaccurate cross and two tackles (one won) in his last five showings.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for Bologna match Dia (illness) trained regularly after further tests following his return to Italy, which confirmed that he didn't contract malaria but was dealing with a more standard illness, Il...

Impact Dia didn't need to go through an intricate protocol and was quickly back on the pitch. He could still be managed versus Bologna since he didn't train for a few days. He has scored once, assisted twice and added four shots (two on target) and three key passes in his last five appearances (three starts).

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Likely false positive Dia has tested negative for malaria after taking further tests, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Dia had been isolating since experiencing some mild symptoms and confirmed the update on his social media pages. It's unclear at this stage whether he'll be sent back early to be assessed by Lazio too or if he'll play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier versus Burundi.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contracts malaria Dia has been diagnosed with malaria while in Senegal, the local football association announced.

Impact Dia is quarantining in Dakar and will have to stay in his home country until he turns negative. He'll most likely miss some time past the break as he'll need to go through a series of tests and work on his conditioning after shaking off the illness. Pedro, Tijjani Noslin and Fikayo Dele-Bashiru are the alternative options in his roles.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring in win Dia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Dia opened the scoring with a close-range goal in just the second minute of play. It marked his fourth goal of the season, but his first in the last five outings. It was also his third goal contribution in the last two games. Additionally, Dia tied his season high with 27 completed passes and accounted for at least one chance created for a second straight game.

NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists twice as a sub Dia assisted twice to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 5-1 win over Como.

Impact Dia assisted twice after coming on as a sub at half-time. This was the attacker's first game contributing as a substitute, having gone five games without a goal. Before that, he scored five goals in five games in all competitions. This did come as his first assist of the season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the target against Torino Dia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Torino.

Impact Dia didn't have many touches and didn't put up numbers but hit the net with a precise shot from inside the box. He has scored five goals in the last five games, adding 11 shots (nine on target) and five key passes.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in start again Dia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Monday's 2-1 win against Verona.

Impact Though the Lazio team changed formations between its Milan and Verona games, Dia was employed as a central attacking midfielder in both matchups and made his role work. With two goals in as many starts for Lazio, he figures to be a vital component of the team moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits the net versus Milan Dia drew three fouls, won one of two tackels and scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against AC Milan.

Impact Dia played along with Taty Castellanos in an aggressive formation and found the target with an easy tap-in on a low-driven cross by Nuno Tavares. He'll face plenty of minutes if the coach sticks with this configuration. He had logged just 30 minutes in the previous two rounds.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Lazio Dia has joined Lazio on a two-year loan with a conditioned mandatory obligation to buy from Salernitana, the team announced.

Impact Dia missed the final few months of last season due to a dispute with his team and. considering also some injury issues, he featured just 17 times in 2023/2024, scoring 4 goals and tallying 29 shots (10 on target) and 10 chances created. Instead, he hit the net 16 times and added 4 assists in the previous campaign where he didn't have issues. He'll be an extra option at the no.9 position, joining Valentin Castellanos and Tijjani Noslin, and also on the left wing behind Mattia Zaccagni.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Frozen out by the team Dia will practice on the side and will not be involved in matches until further notice, Salernitana announced.

Impact Dia refused to come off the bench late in the last game, and the management decided to back the coach's decision to exclude him from the squad due to a lack of professionalism. The punishment could last until the end of the campaign without a reconciliation. Loum Tchaouan, Shon Weismann, Simy, and Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi stand to benefit from the situation.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AC Milan ruins Inter's treble bid with derby win to reach Italian Cup final