With Ramadan coming to an end this week, Mohamed Elneny believes that fasting can benefit Muslim players, as they juggle their faith with the demands of producing peak physical performances on the pitch.
Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, celebrated by Muslims across the world who refrain from eating and drinking between sunrise to sunset throughout the period to help them understand the sufferings of others and get closer to God.
That can obviously affect an athlete’s routine, especially given the amount of emphasis put on sports science and nutrition to ensure players are in top condition come kick-off, but Mo believes there are plenty of other benefits to practising his faith to the full extent.