In a recent interview, Arsenal’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny has expressed his optimism about the club’s squad depth this season.

Fresh from a long-term injury, Elneny came off the bench to contribute in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup win over Brentford, and believes that the current squad has what it takes to compete on multiple fronts.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal thanks the support pushed by Captain Martin Odegaard during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Mohamed Elneny of Arsenal thanks the support pushed by Captain Martin Odegaard during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Elneny is confident that the team has the depth to compete for honours across all competitions this season.

Elneny, who has been with Arsenal since 2016, said after the game against Brentford, “Yeah. We can see how good the players were today and everyone performed really good.

“We had Reiss Nelson today score a goal and I think everyone, they are ready to play and we have enough numbers to play – because we play every three days a game and we need every player and everyone has to be ready.”

Asked about the evolution of the squad and its ability to vie for multiple trophies, Elneny said, “I think every moment is different and I think before we had good players as well and now it’s different.

TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Egyptian midfielder #25 Mohamed Elneny heads the ball during the English League Cup third round football match between Brentford and Arsenal at the Brentford Community Stadium in London on September 27, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
TOPSHOT – Arsenal’s Egyptian midfielder #25 Mohamed Elneny heads the ball during the English League Cup third round football match between Brentford and Arsenal at the Brentford Community Stadium in London on September 27, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

“Different team, different players and a different manager as well. Mikel [Arteta], I’m happy for him because he’s done an amazing job with us and for this football club. I think because of this, we’ll be reaching the highest level.”

Elneny, well known for his positive disposition, added, ““I’m always positive around the lads and I try to make everyone together and make everyone to be positive in the dressing room.

“It’s good to have, not because of me, it’s good to have players to give good energy for everyone to be ready to train, to be ready to be around each other, to make the atmosphere really good between here and the dressing room.

“I think that’s everything we need. This is what I do every day. I come with a smile on my face, I do training, I help my teammates to train really hard – and on the pitch as well I try to give the best for the team.”

Arsenal are now the only undefeated side in all competitions this season.