Issa Diop Found a Discreet Weapon to Extend His Career

Since his departure for West Ham six years ago, the athlete has systematized his invisible preparation approach. Since signing with Fulham in August 2022, he relies daily on Ibrahim Mbaye, his third private chef. From Monday to Friday, this professional handles shopping and meal preparation, served at fixed times around 8 p.m. for the player, his wife, and his children. The primary objective is to avoid the temptation of poor-quality food by selecting a wide variety of fresh and organic products easily found in the British capital.

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The preparation of these menus follows an extremely sophisticated sports logic. As detailed by the main interested party in the columns of L’Équipe, his chef regularly interacts with the nutritionist of the English club. The plates are meticulously calibrated based on training intensity, with increased starch portions during intense sessions. Nutrition is also adjusted according to his blood test results, incorporating for example lentils to meet iron needs, or targeted intakes of vitamins C and D.

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Entirely funded by his own resources, this tailor-made support is considered an essential work tool for injury prevention. "I prefer a good diet, beneficial for my health, to buying a bigger car!" the footballer assumes, betting on this rigor to maintain his peak fitness and hoping to gain three or four more great seasons. This precious time gain, which does not exclude a traditional "cheat meal" on his day off, is massively appealing across the Channel, since approximately 60% of Fulham’s squad now employs a private chef.