Andoni Iraola confident of Antoine Semenyo’s strong return for Bournemouth

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is optimistic about the return of Antoine Semenyo, who missed the Cherries’ 4-2 Premier League victory over Wolverhampton on Saturday due to suspension. Semenyo, sidelined after accumulating his fifth yellow card of the season, is expected to make a significant impact upon his return.

Iraola views the brief hiatus as an opportunity for the Ghanaian forward to recharge.

With the international break he had, I think we will focus on that in a positive way, and he can have a little break and then be ready again for a very demanding December,” Iraola said.

The manager’s focus now turns to the busy December schedule, during which Bournemouth will face six fixtures, including challenging encounters with Tottenham, West Ham, and Manchester United.

Semenyo’s return will be critical in ensuring the team’s preparedness for this intense stretch of games.

Despite his absence, Bournemouth’s strong showing against Wolverhampton has bolstered Iraola’s confidence in the squad’s depth.

The Cherries will look to carry forward this momentum as they head into the most demanding part of their season.