Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has received high praise from Manchester City striker Erling Haaland following another influential performance for the English champions.
Haaland described Semenyo as “the perfect Premier League player”, highlighting the Ghanaian forward’s physical strength, versatility and all-round qualities after the pair combined to help Manchester City secure a narrow victory over Coventry City.
Semenyo started the match and played the full 90 minutes, continuing his impressive beginning to life at the Etihad Stadium.
The Black Stars forward played a decisive role in the game by providing the assist for Manchester City’s only goal. Semenyo set up Haaland in the 26th minute, allowing the Norwegian striker to finish the opportunity and put the hosts ahead.
Manchester City maintained their advantage for the remainder of the contest despite Coventry’s efforts to find a way back into the match.
Haaland was particularly impressed by Semenyo’s physical attributes and his ability to contribute in different areas of the game, jokingly comparing the Ghanaian to himself.
“Good guy, top guy! He’s the perfect Premier League player, physical, just the total package… a bit like me!”
The comments from Haaland underline the growing reputation of Semenyo since his move to Manchester City.
The Ghanaian has quickly established himself as an important attacking option, with his ability to combine strength, pace, work rate and creativity making him a valuable component of City’s attack.
Semenyo’s latest assist also means he has now registered two assists in three Premier League appearances for Manchester City this season.
His growing partnership with Haaland is another positive development, with the Ghanaian already demonstrating that he can create opportunities for one of the most prolific goalscorers in world football.
For Semenyo, the praise from Haaland represents further recognition of his progress at the highest level and his increasing influence within Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side.
With his physical presence and attacking contributions continuing to stand out, Semenyo will be hoping to maintain his impressive form and add more goals and assists as the campaign progresses.
