{
  "id": 73375,
  "title": "Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/semenyo-hails-maresca-style-of-play-as-music-to-my-ears-73375",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-03T06:00:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cglj1zz5g92o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Antoine Semenyo, Manchester City's forward, has expressed his delight at Enzo Maresca's managerial style, describing it as \"music to my ears\". This sentiment stems from the early glimpses of Maresca's approach during City's recent match in Hong Kong, where they were defeated by Inter Milan on penalties. Despite the loss, the team displayed the attacking intent Maresca will bring to the club following Pep Guardiola's departure. Semenyo, who played the first 45 minutes of the game, showcased his pace and direct running, troubling Inter's Andy Diouf and setting up Divine Mukasa's goal. Substitutes Ryan McAidoo also impressed, with Maresca praising the new wingers as \"aggressive\" and those who \"take on their man in one-v-one situations\". Semenyo, who praised the new manager's ideas, said they are \"very similar to Pep's\", but added that Maresca's style allows him to create chances through one-on-one duels. The player, who joined City from Bournemouth for £65m in January, praised Maresca's ideas, which he believes are \"great\". Semenyo, who moved to Manchester City to take the next step in his career, credited his former club for helping his Premier League career flourish under previous management. Semenyo, a devout Christian, also shared his faith journey, stating that he prays before games and at hotel before matches, which he believes gives him maximum strength.",
  "summary": "Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo has praised new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play, describing it as \"music to my ears\". According to BBC Sport, Semenyo was impressed by Maresca's attacking intent, which was on display in his first game in charge against Inter Milan in Hong Kong.\n\nSemenyo played the opening 45 minutes of the game, which City lost on penalties, and gave Inter full-back Andy Diouf a difficult time with his pace and direct running. He helped set up Divine Mukasa's goal for City and was pleased with the way Maresca's team played.\n\nSemenyo had individual meetings with Maresca to discuss his ideas and how he wants the team to play. The player believes Maresca's ideas are great and similar to those of former manager Pep Guardiola.",
  "key_points": [
    "Antoine Semenyo praises Enzo Maresca's managerial style as \"music to my ears\".",
    "Semenyo highlights Maresca's attacking intent through one-on-one duels.",
    "Former Bournemouth player credits Maresca's ideas as \"great\"."
  ],
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        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/semenyo-hails-maresca-style-of-play-as-music-to-my-ears",
        "published": "2026-08-03T06:00:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}