Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo says he is working on making his attacking game harder for defenders to read by improving his use of both feet and varying his movement.
The Manchester City attacker has identified a tendency to favour his right foot when reviewing footage of his performances. He believes changing that habit can give him more options when facing defenders in one-on-one situations.
Semenyo said studying clips of his own performances had made him aware of how often he naturally moves onto his stronger side.
“I feel sometimes when watching my clips I’m dominantly on my right foot so I try to change it up a little,” Semenyo explained.
The 26-year-old is now attempting to introduce greater variation into his attacking play, particularly when deciding whether to move towards the byline or cut inside.
He believes being able to choose different options can force defenders to hesitate because they will be less certain about his next move.
“Once I go down the line a couple times, in their head they think, ‘Am I going to go down the line again?’ and it’s then the opportunity to go the right,” he added.
Semenyo’s approach is based on using repetition to create uncertainty for opponents. By showing defenders one option before choosing another, he hopes to create additional space and improve his effectiveness in the final third.
The Ghana international’s decision to examine his own performances also highlights his focus on developing the tactical aspects of his game.
Rather than relying solely on his preferred right foot, Semenyo wants to become comfortable changing direction and using different attacking options depending on how a defender reacts.
His aim is to make his movements less predictable and give himself more opportunities to influence matches.
The forward is concentrating on these improvements as Manchester City prepare for the new Premier League season. He believes greater variety in his attacking play can help him become a more effective player for the club.
For Semenyo, the work is not simply about adding another technical quality to his game. It is also about understanding how defenders respond to his movements and using that knowledge to make better decisions during matches.
If opponents begin expecting him to repeatedly attack down the line, he can instead use that expectation to create an opportunity to move in another direction. Similarly, changing which foot he uses can make it more difficult for defenders to anticipate his intentions.
Semenyo’s focus on unpredictability is therefore central to his preparations for the upcoming campaign. The forward is looking to build on his attacking qualities while developing a wider range of options in possession.
His work on both-footed play and movement forms part of his broader determination to continue improving as he prepares for the new season with Manchester City.
By adding more variation to his approach, Semenyo hopes to give defenders fewer clues about what he will do next and become a more dangerous presence in the final third.
