Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard was left stunned by his teammate Mohamed Elneny’s goal for the Gunners against 1. FC Nurnberg on Friday.
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal got the better of 1. FC Nurnberg 5-3 away from home in Germany in a pre-season friendly match on Friday.
Brazil international striker Gabriel Jesus scored twice on his debut for Arsenal following his move from Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
Egyptian midfielder Elneny found the back of the net in the 54th minute.
Described as a midfielder who “brings endless energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the team and is loved by everyone” by Arsenal manager Arteta on the club’s official website in May 2022, the 29-year-old fired home from long range.
Arsenal’s official website described the midfielder’s strike as “an absolute thunderbolt from fully 25 yards”.
Martin Odegaard wowed by Arsenal teammate Mohamed Elneny
Arsenal attacking midfielder Odegaard was following the match, and he was stunned by the strike from Elneny.
In his Instagram story, the Norway international star posted a photo Elneny celebrating his goal with the caption ‘Shoooot@elnennym’.
It was followed by a ‘joy’ and a ‘clap’ emoji.
Elneny made eight starts and six substitute appearances in the Premier League for Arsenal last season.
The defensive midfielder also made three appearances in the Carabao Cup for the Gunners last season.
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