Martin Keown has hit out at Mohamed Elneny’s defensive display in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw against Red Star Belgrade in Thursday’s Uefa Europa League game.
The Egypt international who plays in a customary defensive midfielder role was drafted in to the heart of the defence alongside Mathieu Debuchy and Rob Holding for the entire duration of the encounter.
Despite the Gunners progress to the knockout stages of the tournament, the Arsenal legend faulted the former Basel midfielder for his action that nearly resulted in a goal.
“There’s very young players in this Arsenal team and you don’t want to be too critical,” Keown told BTSport.