Antoine Semenyo. _(Image: Richard Crease)_
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ANTOINE Semenyo can ‘definitely’ get better, even after having such a good start to the Premier League season, Andoni Iraola said.
The Ghanian forward has scored six goals and provided three assists so far this term in just eight games and has been one of the form players in the league.
But Iraola said he still has space for improvement, and he is working hard to develop his game.
“I think Antoine is someone who accepts well our criticisms,” Iraola said.
“We always tell him, you need to improve this, you need to improve, you cannot stop here.
“Do not focus in your numbers, try to help us in other ways. Even in set pieces, the other day, Junior Kroupi scored \[against Crystal Palace\], but he's the first one. I don't know if he even touches the ball, but the first one to flick it or to arrive to those positions.
“He's adding, I think, aerial power to his game. That is always nice.
“Defensively, he's been honest and disciplined and I think this improves a lot the package. It's not just what people see on the highlights, it's a lot more. And I hope he can continue building like this.”
Iraola continued: “I think he can get better. Yes. I think there are areas that he knows he has to improve and he's improving and I think all the players can get better. But Antoine, yes, definitely.”