- Antoine Semenyo is a major injury doubt for Bournemouth’s clash with West Ham after aggravating a ligament sprain while on international duty with Ghana
- He has been in excellent form this season, producing six goals and three assists in just 11 Premier League matches
- His injury comes at a crucial time for Bournemouth, who are aiming to bounce back after consecutive league defeats before the international break
Antoine Semenyo is facing a race against time to be fit for Bournemouth’s Premier League clash with West Ham on Saturday after picking up an injury while on international duty with Ghana.
The 25-year-old forward has been one of Bournemouth’s standout performers this season, registering six goals and three assists in just 11 league matches.
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His explosive form has been a major factor in the Cherries’ impressive start, even as the club currently sits ninth in the table following consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Aston Villa before the international break.
Semenyo started for Ghana in their 2-0 loss to Japan last Friday, but his evening was cut short when he was forced off after 56 minutes.
He subsequently withdrew from the squad and played no part in Ghana’s 1-0 defeat to South Korea on Tuesday.
The Ghana Football Association later confirmed that the winger had aggravated a ligament sprain in his left ankle during the match against Japan.
Antoine Semenyo’s injury update
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has since acknowledged that Semenyo’s availability for the weekend fixture is uncertain, admitting the club will need to assess him closely before deciding whether he can feature against West Ham.
His potential absence would be a significant blow to Bournemouth’s attacking options.
“Antoine is different. Justin and Ben have muscle injuries and Antoine’s was not something new that happened when he was there,” Iraola said on Friday via Metro Sports.
“He was already dealing with an ankle injury. I cannot tell you if he’s going to play tomorrow or not. We will have to see.
“We have a couple of situations with the ones who have arrived late, we have to see if they are comfortable to help us tomorrow.”
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Semenyo’s start to the new campaign has caught the eye of several top clubs, including the current champions.
Liverpool parted with star left-winger Luis Diaz in the summer before adding Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak to their ranks, but may dip back into the transfer market between now and the start of next season to recruit a top-class wide player.
After playing a key role in Ghana’s World Cup qualification, Semenyo now aims to extend his fine run by scoring in a third consecutive league match when Bournemouth face Crystal Palace.
The Ghanaian forward will look to extend his remarkable run when Bournemouth travel to Selhurst Park on Saturday, October 18.
The fixture is expected to draw Ghanaian attention, as he could come up against Eddie Nketiah, who has recently expressed interest in representing the Black Stars.
Semenyo wins top prize in England
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Antoine Semenyo was named the PFA Premier League Fans’ Player of the Month for September 2025 after an impressive spell with Bournemouth.
The Black Stars forward beat some of the league’s top stars to the award following a string of brilliant displays that powered the Cherries’ attack.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
