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In a significant blow to Ghana's national team, the Black Stars, forward Antoine Semenyo's shin injury is likely to jeopardize his participation in the final two qualifying games of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Semenyo sustained the injury while in action for Bournemouth, forcing him to miss their recent encounter against Chelsea.
The injury will potentially rule him out of the crucial matches against Madagascar on June 18 away and Central African Republic on September 4, scheduled to be played in Ghana.
Manager Gary O'Neil of Bournemouth confirmed the unfortunate news, revealing he will miss their remaining league games as well.
“Antoine has had surgery so he will be out until next season,” O’Neil said.
“We’re hopeful he gets back and can have a decent little spell with the team before the season starts but it will depend on how quickly he recovers.
“Everything went well and we’re hoping he has a speedy recovery because he can be a big help again for us next season.”
The Ghanaian forward, who joined Bournemouth in January, has made 11 appearances in the Premier League, including scoring his first goal against Leeds United a few weeks ago.
The 23-year-old striker netted his maiden goal for Ghana's Black Stars in the AFCON qualifier against Angola back in March.
Manager Gary O'Neil expressed optimism regarding Semenyo's recovery and his potential return before the start of the season.
Semenyo sustained the injury while in action for Bournemouth, forcing him to miss their recent encounter against Chelsea.
The injury will potentially rule him out of the crucial matches against Madagascar on June 18 away and Central African Republic on September 4, scheduled to be played in Ghana.
Manager Gary O'Neil of Bournemouth confirmed the unfortunate news, revealing he will miss their remaining league games as well.
“Antoine has had surgery so he will be out until next season,” O’Neil said.
“We’re hopeful he gets back and can have a decent little spell with the team before the season starts but it will depend on how quickly he recovers.
“Everything went well and we’re hoping he has a speedy recovery because he can be a big help again for us next season.”
The Ghanaian forward, who joined Bournemouth in January, has made 11 appearances in the Premier League, including scoring his first goal against Leeds United a few weeks ago.
The 23-year-old striker netted his maiden goal for Ghana's Black Stars in the AFCON qualifier against Angola back in March.
Manager Gary O'Neil expressed optimism regarding Semenyo's recovery and his potential return before the start of the season.