Even at his absolute best I've always said there's not much difference in him and Elneny. People judge them on their transfer fees. The reality is we got a bargin in Elneny for 5m. We got raped paying 35m for the Albanian. Elneny never lets you down. He is what he is, a solid pro you can count on to do a job. He's a modern Garde or Grimandi.

After the African cup he needs to be behind Elneny and even Chambers or a cb in midfield.