Maresca reveals how long Antoine Semenyo could be sidelined with injury

Maresca reveals how long Antoine Semenyo could be sidelined with injury Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed the length of Antoine Semenyo’s injury. Semenyo came on as a substitute as City continued their perfect Premier League start after beating Ipswich Town 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday . The 26-year-old appeared to pick up an injury towards the end of the game, with the forward seen limping at full-time. Maresca, giving a fitness update ahead of Man City’s Champions League clash with Greek side AEK Athens, revealed that Semenyo could be sidelined for eight weeks. “The rest are more or less okay. The only one that will be out for probably eight weeks is Antoine,” Maresca told mancity.com . “In the first moment we expected an even worse injury so we were more worried. After yesterday’s scan we feel much better because it’s not so big like we expected. “It could be eight weeks. Now in this moment the most important thing for him is his recovery. When he is back around December it will be like a new player in terms of energy.” The Italian tactician also provided an update on Erling Haaland, who appeared to struggle physically after the victory over Ipswich. “He can be available. We’ll see. We have a session now and we have some doubts after Sunday’s game. He was quite good yesterday. Better. So we’ll see today, “Maresca said on Haaland’s fitness. “Replacing Erling is always difficult. We have some different options, and we’ll see tomorrow. It depends a little bit on the game plan, and also there is a chance he can be available tomorrow.” Man City should cope with Semenyo’s absence Semenyo has been a key player for City this season, failing to start just once across all competitions. He has registered two goals and three assists across all competitions this season. Only Haaland and Rayan Cherki have had more goal involvements than him for City. Although his absence will be a blow, the Cityzens have sufficient attacking depth to cope until his return. Maresca still has Iliman Ndiaye, Jeremy Doku, Allan, Phil Foden and Cherki as options across the flanks. Allan could now have the opportunity to play more after making just two appearances since his summer move from Palmeiras. Doku will also be looking to regain his place in the starting XI, having endured a slow start to the season due to injuries.