A section of Arsenal fans took to Twitter to annihilate Mohamed Elneny for his performance in their team’s 3-1 League Cup triumph against Brentford on Wednesday night.
The Egypt international was partnered in central midfield by Matteo Guendouzi and was even pushed forward into a number 10 role when Lucas Torreira came on in the second half.
Many supporters were underwhelmed by the performance of Elneny with comments including “never again” and “get rid”.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets below.
COMMENTARY:
Following the summer signings of Torreira and Guendouzi, Elneny has slipped down the central midfield pecking order at Arsenal. He has yet to be given a minute of Premier League action this season and, with Granit Xhaka the first choice in that position, there is no immediate sign of that changing. The Egyptian played 84 minutes against Brentford before he was replaced by Aaron Ramsey in the number 10 role he had taken on late in the game following Torreira’s arrival. It is fair to say this did not suit him, as Arsenal fans made plain on social media. Elneny has been at Arsenal nearly three years, but he still does not seem totally in sync with those around him. He is energetic and powerful, and does many good things, but he’s also lax and the pace of the Premier League does seem too much for him at times. Don’t expect him to feature against Watford at the weekend after this performance.
We need to get rid of Elneny and Mkhi
— Naz (@Naz_AFC1) September 26, 2018
Elneny just running around like a headless chicken this half.
— YaGunners (@Ya_Gunners_) September 26, 2018
That’s the last straw for me he’s just put elneny in at no10 against Brentford at home with two holding midfielders behind him
— Jimmy Trader (@Arsenal49notout) September 26, 2018
We got so many bums in this team. Mkhi, Ramsey, Lacazette, Elneny. All need to be shipped.
— Naz (@Naz_AFC1) September 26, 2018
Not very impressed with Elneny tonight. Haven’t seen him do anything worthy I don’t think?
— BenjaminAFC (@Benjamin_AFC) September 26, 2018
Don’t think I want to see Elneny play again
— Sore (@so_dunz) September 26, 2018
Had Elneny at 10. I thought you guys were exaggerating but this is actually disgusting.
— sestra anna (@Gubrach) September 26, 2018
Elneny is a terrible player at our level let alone top four or beyond.
— Darren (@SouthWestAFC) September 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/CodybBristow/status/1045048439631998985
Elneny gives too many back passes that lead to nervous situations.
Not been at his best today.— – (@domainhighbury) September 26, 2018
If for some weird reason on not playing Ramsey deeper in midfield then need to maybe sell Elneny and buy someone better. With Gwen in the squad you have someone who does exactly the same thing
— The Special One (@swaynkaayyy) September 26, 2018
Elneny really limited player
— Darren (@SouthWestAFC) September 26, 2018
Holding & Elneny playing themselves out the door #AFC
— James McK (@itsMCK) September 26, 2018