Liverpool legend Steve McManaman has heaped praise on Antoine Semenyo following his standout performance for AFC Bournemouth in their Premier League opener against Liverpool at Anfield.
The Reds dominated the first half, with Hugo Ekitike opening the scoring and Cody Gakpo doubling the lead to give Jürgen Klopp’s side a 2-0 advantage at halftime.
Bournemouth, however, mounted an impressive comeback after the break. Semenyo scored twice in the 64th and 76th minutes, displaying his pace, strength, and clinical finishing to level the match.
Liverpool responded quickly, with Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah finding the net to secure a 4-2 victory for the hosts.
Reflecting on Semenyo’s performance, McManaman expressed admiration and noted that Liverpool missed out on signing him.
“Antoine Semenyo ran 50 yards to score that goal after signing a long-term contract,” he said on Premier League Production. “He is strong and built for the Premier League, and anytime he has the ball, he looks dangerous going forward. For me, he should be playing for clubs like Liverpool. Throughout this summer, he was linked to Liverpool until Mohamed Salah extended his contract,” McManaman added.
Semenyo will look to build on his impressive start to the season when Bournemouth host Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, August 23.
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