Former England defender Micah Richards hails Antoine Semenyoâ??s swift adaptation at Manchester City

Former England international Micah Richards has lauded Antoine Semenyo’s swift adaptation at Manchester City after switching from AFC Bournemouth.

The Black Stars attacker joined the Sky Blues in the winter transfer window and has since become a maintain stay, racking up six goals and providing two assists in 11 appearances.

Semenyo emerged as the hero at the weekend for Manchester City, firing home the match-winner as the sides cruised to a 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the Premier League clash.

However, Richards, a former player of Manchester City has eulogized Semenyo’s immediate impact at the club.

"He's just got that true quality! We always say players need time to adapt at new clubs, but he brings the pace, the power, and football IQ to do what Pep wants.

That's the most important thing. When you're up front with Haaland, then with Marmoush, but also he's having to drop in defensively to positions which are probably new to him."

The way he's adapted is absolutely fantastic. But also delivering as well. There's so many stars in the Man City team - Foden, Reijnders. But to have the impact with so many of them in the team it shows how good he is.

Long may it continue. The question mark was whether he could do it at this level and he definitely can."

With his strike against Leeds United, Semenyo has extended his Premier League tally to 14 goals in 27 appearances.

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