What happened. Man City fans praised Enzo Maresca for transforming Antoine Semenyo, calling him 'beyond recognition' after a standout performance in the win over Atletico.

Fans compared Semenyo to Messi, saying 'better than Messi'.
One fan exclaimed 'What am I watching!?' in awe.
Another called him 'an absolute beast!'.

“Better than Messi”
— Man City fan

Semenyo's transformation under Maresca could make him a key player for City.

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