Antoine Semenyo Fitness Concern Emerges Ahead of Sunderland vs Bournemouth

• Andoni Iraola is hopeful that Antoine Semenyo will return from injury after aggravating a ligament sprain while on international duty with Ghana
• The Ghanaian 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

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Andoni Iraola remains optimistic that Antoine Semenyo will recover in time for Bournemouth’s Premier League trip to Sunderland on Saturday.

The 25-year-old has been a key force in Bournemouth’s attack this season, producing six goals and three assists in just 11 league appearances.

Semenyo was forced off with an ankle injury during Ghana’s 2-0 loss to Japan during the international break and later withdrew from the squad.

The Ghanaian international also sat out Bournemouth’s 2-2 home draw with West Ham last weekend, but has trained this week in preparation for the trip to Sunderland, per The BBC.

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Antoine Semenyo's injury update

Asked on Friday whether Semenyo would be available, Iraola responded via Metro Sports:

"I hope so. We still have to train today but he’s been doing modified training with the team in previous days, so if everything goes well today also I think he’s going to be available tomorrow, yes."

Iraola also revealed that Ryan Christie will be sidelined ‘for some time’ due to a knee injury.

‘I think we’ve had the bad news of Ryan Christie, Ryan got injured also with the national team, same as Ben [Gannon-Doak], when they played the first game against Greece, but he played with some pain in the second game, he also played with some pain against West Ham for us,’ Iraola said.

"But we did an MRI after the game because he was not feeling comfortable and he has a sprain in the knee and he will be out for some time I think."

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.

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Source: YEN.com.gh