Bamba Dijeng stretchered off with suspected hamstring injury in Crvena zvezda win

Crvena zvezda secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Inter Eskaldes, but the result was overshadowed by a significant injury to starting striker Bamba Dijeng. The Senegalese forward, who joined from France during the summer transfer window, was forced to leave the pitch in the 79th minute after sustaining what appeared to be a serious issue.

Visual evidence from the match indicated that Dijeng grabbed his hamstring area and displayed a painful grimace before medical staff transported him off the field on a stretcher. This immediate reaction suggests the injury may not be minor, creating concern for the club pending further assessment. Vladimir Lučić replaced the injured striker during the game.

The situation is complicated by the fact that Dijeng had only just entered the contest at halftime. Coach Albert Rijera introduced him along with Osman Bukari and Derek Lukacsen after Aleksandar Katai received a red card in the first half. Despite coming on at the break, Dijeng suffered the injury less than forty minutes into his appearance.

Medical examinations are expected to be conducted on Friday to clarify the severity of the problem and determine the length of his potential absence. The timing is particularly difficult for Rijera, as reports indicate he currently has limited options at the center-forward position. Should Dijeng face an extended layoff, Marko Arnautović remains the only other available specialist striker in the squad.

The injury interrupts a period of strong individual form for Dijeng. He had recently scored a hat-trick against Mačva in the Serbian SuperLiga, leading to expectations that he would carry that scoring momentum into European competition. His departure on a stretcher now shifts focus entirely to his recovery timeline rather than his goal-scoring contributions.