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title: "Bradley – Why Elneny will prove useful for Arsenal"
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published: "2016-01-22T12:09:53Z"
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# Bradley – Why Elneny will prove useful for Arsenal

Former Egypt coach Bob Bradley has explained why Mohamed Elneny will be such a useful signing for the Gunners.

Arsenal completed the signing of the 23-year-old earlier this month from Basel and while it’s, at first, believed Elneny will provide back-up to the likes of Francis Coquelin, Santi Cazorla (currently both out injured) and Aaron Ramsey in midfield, Bradley claimed that the Egyptian can offer a lot to the team.

Speaking to *NBC Sports*, [as reported by *ESPN*](https://www.espnfc.co.uk/arsenal/story/2791465/mohamed-elneny-is-all-round-arsenal-midfielder-bob-bradley), Bradley, who coached Elneny in the early stages of his career, before later helping him move to Swiss giants FC Basel, claimed that Elneny can play in a number of different roles.

![Gareth Copley/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/505384222.jpg)

> *He is an all-round midfielder capable of playing different roles.*
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> *He reads the game, he moves well and he can play a little bit deeper.*
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> *He’s an all-round midfielder who can play deeper when needed, he can move forward and shoot from distance but he’s not just a guy who stays in there and breaks up plays.*

Elneny could make his debut this weekend as Arsenal take on struggling champions Chelsea, who currently sit 14th place in the Premier League table, just four above the relegation zone.

> Twitter: .@ElNennyM continued to get to grips with life at Arsenal. #afc https://t.co/OUPxvPFXXR (@ReadArsenalFC)

Meanwhile, the Gunners will look to extend their lead at the top of the pile, as they bid to win their first league title since the 2003/04 campaign.