Semenyo, who joined the Cherries from Bristol City in January, has been ruled out for the rest of the season.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference today, O’Neil said he hoped the frontman would be ready to return in pre-season.

The 23-year-old has featured 11 times in the Premier League this season and netted his maiden top-flight goal in the Cherries’ 4-1 win over Leeds last month.

“Antoine has had surgery so he will be out until next season,” O’Neil told the media.

“We’re hopeful he gets back and can have a decent little spell with the team before the season starts but it will depend on how quickly he recovers.

“Everything went well and we’re hoping he has a speedy recover because he can be a big help again for us next season.”

Semenyo will miss Ghana’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar on June 18.