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Semenyo played the full match in Manchester City’s 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last Sunday.
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The £64 million January signing from Bournemouth has had a fantastic start to his career under Pep Guardiola.
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The Ghanaian forward faced disturbing racial abuse on Instagram ahead of Sunday’s match against Arsenal.
Manchester City is providing Antoine Semenyo with the support and care he needs after he was racially abused on Instagram earlier this week, according to reports.
Semenyo celebrated Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend, continuing his impressive form since joining from Bournemouth in January.
Unfortunately, the 26-year-old later shared a screenshot of the vile racial abuse directed at him by an Instagram user, reminding everyone of the similar incident seven seasons ago when former Manchester City player Raheem Sterling was racially abused on the pitch at Stamford Bridge during a match against Chelsea.
Antoine Semenyo faced racial abuse on Instagram following Manchester City’s win over Chelsea.
City will clash with Arsenal in a crucial Premier League match this weekend, and Semenyo is expected to remain in the starting lineup as Pep Guardiola’s squad aims for a fourth consecutive victory, adding to their recent wins against Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
City stands by Semenyo amid disturbing racial abuse
Shamoon Hafez of BBC Sport reports that Manchester City is committed to offering Semenyo ‘all the care and support’ needed to address what has become a troublingly normalized issue in professional football, exacerbated by the access to players that social media provides.
This incident marks yet another instance of racial abuse Semenyo has encountered in his professional career, highlighting a broader societal issue that persists in the world of sports.
Guardiola and his coaching staff are dedicated to supporting Semenyo, who has made an excellent start at the Etihad Stadium and has quickly become a key player for the title-chasing team.
The City captaincy group, which includes Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Erling Haaland, and Ballon d’Or winner Rodri – are also rallying around Semenyo to remind him of the unwavering support he has within what is still a new environment for him.
Guardiola is anticipated to discuss Semenyo’s wellbeing and how he is managing the incident during a press conference on Friday as he previews the upcoming clash against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.