Mohamed Elneny has been told to leave Arsenal on loan in the January transfer window to help himself force his way into Unai Emery’s plans.
Elneny has made just seven appearances under Emery since the Spaniard took over from Arsene Wenger last summer.
He has made one Premier League start, against Burnley, but was substituted after 59 minutes.
Hamdy Nouh, the coach of Egyptian side El Mokawloon – one of Elneny’s former clubs – believes that the 26-year-old needs to leave the Gunners, even on a sort-term move, to help him regain his confidence.
"He needs to leave Arsenal in the next transfer market, at least on loan to play more and regain his confidence," Nouh told Goal.
"He has been influenced lately by the change in coach and his new style, but I am confident that he will return better than before, because of his great potential and the competitive spirit that will help him get back in."
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