Midfielder Mohamed Elneni is unlikely to play for Arsenal this season, but should recover to World Cup 2018.

Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneni injured ankle ligament in Premier League match against West Ham.

"I think he will be ready to play for the national team of Egypt at the World Cup, but is unlikely to return to the field this season. The chances that he will play against Huddersfield, tiny, "- said the head coach of the" Gunners "Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal will hold the final match of Premier League 2017/18 against Huddersfield on May 13.

In the current season Elneni played for Arsenal 31 games in all tournaments, which scored one goal and gave three assists.

At the upcoming World Cup, the Egyptian team will play in the same group as Russia, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

Do you want to learn the main football news first? Subscribe to our channel in Telegram! You can also follow our website in Viber and Twitter.