Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo is an injury doubt for the Black Stars' next match after Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club must wait for an update on the attacker. Semenyo came on as a 77th-minute substitute in City's 3-2 Premier League win over Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, replacing Jeremy Doku.
Maresca's post-match update
Speaking to reporters after the match, Maresca grouped Semenyo with star striker Erling Haaland as a major concern. "Hopefully they [Semenyo and Haaland] are good, but they are big players for us," the manager said. "Same for any team losing their best two players."
Maresca later provided a more detailed rundown to the club's own media, confirming that other players who picked up knocks, including Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes, had reported feeling okay. "The only one we need to wait on was Antoine, and we will see," he stated, adding that young midfielder Nico O’Reilly was still managing a back issue. The manager confirmed the club's medical staff are now assessing the extent of the problem.
Impact for club and country
The 26-year-old Semenyo has contributed two goals and three assists in nine appearances across all competitions for the Premier League champions this season, underlining his growing role in the squad. His potential absence would be a blow for Pep Guardiola's side ahead of a busy schedule that includes key Champions League and Premier League fixtures. For Ghana, the timing is also delicate, with a friendly against Somalia scheduled for 11 November at home as part of their preparations for upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Ghana Football Association has been informed and is awaiting the results of the assessment, which will determine his availability for the upcoming fixtures.
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