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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he is prepared to play Mohamed Elneny as a central defender this season.
Wenger has said that Elneny is capable of playing at the heart of a back three, although he would not be as confident with him as part of a back four.
Elneny has featured as a centre-back in Arsenal’s pre-season tour in Australia, with Wenger looking to trial out new options ahead of next season.
Arsenal have a number of first-team centre-backs currently missing, with Wenger looking at alternatives to fill a gap.
Elneny is a central midfielder by trade, but his physique and composure on the ball has given Wenger confidence in his ability to play in defence.
Speaking to the Independent, Wenger said this about Elneny:
“Elneny is a player who has a fantastic mentality and attitude, and his main target is to help the team.”
“When he plays there, of course he does extremely well.”
“Of course [he needs to learn the defensive side], but I always felt that a good central midfielder can be a good centre back.”
“With the fact of course that when you’re playing in the back four you have to be decisive in the challenges, you have a bit more flexibility in the middle of a back three. He can do that.”
He has played 38 games for Arsenal since joining the club in 2015, scoring once.
“With the fact of course that when you’re playing in the back four you have to be decisive in the challenges, you have a bit more flexibility in the middle of a back three. He can do that.”
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