From Malay Mail · · 1m 10s
Manchester City lose Semenyo for two months
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo out for eight weeks with Haaland also doubtful.
In brief
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo out for eight weeks with Haaland also doubtful. Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo is expected to miss up to eight weeks due to a leg injury sustained against Ipswich, with Erling Haaland also a concern for their Champions League match. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Semenyo injury update
Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo is expected to miss up to eight weeks with a leg injury sustained against Ipswich.
“the only one that will be out for probably eight weeks is antoine”
Haaland fitness concerns
Star striker Erling Haaland was seen limping after the end of the game against Ipswich with doubts about his availability.
“he can be available, we will see, we have a (training) session now”
Manager's statement
Manager Enzo Maresca expressed optimism about key players but confirmed Semenyo's absence for eight weeks.
“the rest are more or less all ok”
Champions League match
City faces Champions League match against AEK Athens with Maresca prioritizing the game over injury risks.
“it is a huge game, tomorrow for us”
Financial rule breaches
Manchester City faces over 100 financial rule breaches in English football but denies all charges.
“we trust the club completely”
Previous match result
City won 3-2 against Ipswich to make it seven wins out of seven in the Premier League this season.
“ghana forward semenyo suffered the issue during last week's 3-2 win at ipswich”
Manager's focus
Maresca is focused on securing a win in the upcoming Champions League match despite injury concerns.
“we need to win games and we are going to try to win the game with our best players at this moment”
The takeaway
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo is expected to miss up to eight weeks due to a leg injury sustained against Ipswich, with Erling Haaland also a concern for their Champions League match.
