Ghana attacker Antoine Semenyo is available for selection by Manchester City in the EFL Cup, despite having featured earlier in the competition for Bournemouth before completing his winter transfer.
Semenyo, 26, joined City from Bournemouth in a £65 million deal and has already made an impression at his new club. He marked his debut with a goal in the FA Cup third round as Pep Guardiola’s side cruised to a 10-1 victory over Exeter City.
The Ghana international came off the bench for Bournemouth during their EFL Cup second-round defeat to Brentford in August. Under previous competition rules, that appearance would have ruled him out of further involvement in the tournament following his move. However, changes introduced this season mean players are now permitted to represent up to two clubs in the EFL Cup during the same campaign.
As a result, Semenyo is eligible for City’s semi-final clash against Newcastle United, providing Guardiola with an additional attacking option at a crucial stage of the competition.
City are not the only club to benefit from the revised regulations. Defender Max Alleyne, who was recalled from a loan spell at Watford, is also eligible for the semi-final after featuring in the first round earlier this season. Similarly, Chelsea forward Marc Guiu played in the competition for Sunderland while on loan before returning to Chelsea ahead of the close of the summer transfer window.
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