Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Antoine Semenyo following the Ghanaian forward’s impressive debut, expressing optimism that the striker can sustain his strong start at the club.
Semenyo, who recently completed a £65 million move from AFC Bournemouth, made his first appearance for the Premier League champions in their FA Cup Third Round clash against Exeter City.
The 26-year-old marked the occasion with a goal and an assist, as City cruised to a commanding 10-1 victory over the lower-league side.
Speaking ahead of City’s EFL Cup tie against Newcastle United, Guardiola highlighted that the qualities Semenyo showed during his time at Bournemouth were already evident in his brief debut outing.
“He is a nice guy. He showed in a few actions [against Exeter] what he showed at Bournemouth, and hopefully he can continue to do it here,” Guardiola said.
Known for his versatility across the attacking line and direct style of play, Semenyo is expected to be in contention for selection in the upcoming clash at St James’ Park.
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