Manchester City striker Antoine Semenyo will be sidelined for eight weeks due to an injury sustained over the weekend. The news was confirmed by manager Enzo Maresca, who made the statement ahead of the Champions League home match against AEK of Athens.
Semenyo, the Ghana international, was injured over the weekend and reportedly limped after the incident. An eight-week absence means he will miss a significant portion of his team's schedule in the domestic league and European competition.
On the other hand, Erling Haaland could be ready for Tuesday, when Manchester City play their Champions League home match against AEK of Athens. Maresca left this possibility open, which is important information given that Semenyo is out of action.
The match against AEK of Athens takes place on Tuesday at home, and City will face it without Semenyo. Haaland's potential return to the squad for that fixture could mitigate the blow dealt to the team by the Ghanaian striker's injury.
Maresca gave the statement in the context of preparations for the Champions League encounter, thereby confirming both the length of Semenyo's absence and the possibility of Haaland's involvement. Details regarding the exact nature of Semenyo's injury were not provided, other than it occurring over the weekend and the player limping.
