Ghana coach Otto Addo shields in-form Semenyo from national team expectation burden

Otto Addo is actively managing the heavy expectations placed on Antoine Semenyo, following the striker's muted performance in Ghana's win over Mali.

Despite Semenyo's stellar Premier League form that earned him nominations for Player and Goal of the Month, Addo pleaded for patience, explaining that transitioning that success to the national team is a complex challenge.

"Surely, you can say that he stands more out in the Premier League but for me today, he was excellent," Addo stated, creating a distinction between individual brilliance at club level and integrated performance for country.

This story highlights the immense pressure on diaspora stars to instantly replicate their club form and Addo's attempt to protect his player from the criticism that arises when they don't immediately meet those lofty expectations.

Ghana will however shift focus to their last two games against Central African Republic and Comoros as they aim for four points to seal a place for the next World Cup.

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