Aston Villa enjoyed a 1-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday evening and Ahmed Elmohamady was one of many players who impressed. The 33-year-old lined up against Leeds’ top-assister Raphinha, who’s had a hand in 10 goals from 18 Premier League starts this season, but he stopped him registering a shot on target and did his best to stifle his creativity.
Against Leeds, Elmo played for 90 minutes, had 37 touches, completed 63.6% of his 22 passes, made four clearances, had one shot and made two interceptions. (WhoScored). Raphinha cut a tired figure on the advertising hoardings as Elmo made him work hard for an opportunity, so Dean Smith will be delighted that he’s shone in Matty Cash’s absence.
The Egyptian international has made 11 appearances in all competitions this season, starting only three times in the Premier League (Transfermarkt). Elmo is backup to Cash but has proven he can step up until the 23-year-old returns. Next up for Villa is a trip to face Sheffield United on Wednesday.
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Some fans questioned why Villa allowed Frederic Guilbert to join Racing Strasbourg on loan in January, but Elmohamady is a model professional who Smith trusts to perform.
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