Antoine Semenyo, a Ghanaian forward who joined Manchester City from Bournemouth, has expressed surprise at reports that the club may be considering him as a backup striker to Erling Haaland. Semenyo recently scored two goals in Manchester City's 5-3 victory over Sunderland, showcasing his ability to contribute in attack. Although he has not been officially informed of this potential role, Semenyo has said he is willing to step in if needed. "I've heard about the backup striker thing. I don't know where it's come from, but if I need to, then I'll do it. I've no problem in doing that," he said. Semenyo has been a versatile player since joining City, having played as both a left and right winger. His goal-scoring ability was on display in the win over Sunderland, where he scored his first goals of the season. With the departure of Omar Marmoush to Tottenham, City may be looking for alternatives when Haaland is rested. In the Carabao Cup match against Norwich, teenager Floyd Samba played as the central forward while Semenyo and Haaland were rested, indicating that the club is exploring different options in attack. Semenyo has also praised new manager Enzo Maresca, saying that his style of play suits players like him who operate on the wings. "I've enjoyed it," he said. "I think for wide players, we're high and wide, and we get a lot of one-v-one situations, and he backs us to win our duels, even if you lose them, just keep going." While the overall team dynamic feels familiar, Semenyo believes there is still room for improvement. Manchester City have started the Premier League season strongly, winning all their matches and securing a 100% record in all competitions. Semenyo emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and not becoming complacent. "Everyone feels good. It’s where we want to be. We're not going to get too complacent, too relaxed. We know that there's a lot more games to go. And we just want to continue winning," he said.