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Elmohamady, who was signed by Steve Bruce last year, has become a fringe player since the latter’s sacking last November and has yet to start a game for O’Neill.
The 24-year-old implied that his first-team status could force him out of the club, yet he dismissed any problem with his manager.
Respectful
“Leaving Sunderland has become more likely for me. I am thinking about it but I have yet to make decision,” Elmo said in an interview with CNNArabic.com.
“Maybe something will happen before the end of the season, but if things remained like this, I could leave because I need to play. Sitting on the bench will surely have a negative impact on me.
“O’Neill promised me that he will give me a chance in the remaining Premier League games and I think that my future will become clearer after that.
“He is a good coach and a very respectful man. I have no problem whatsoever with him. It is just different points of view.
“I am not unhappy with O’Neill because he has the right to stick with the team that is doing well. I will do my best to regain my place though, but I know that changes are always very limited.”
Bradley and the World Cup
Speaking about Egypt’s chances of reaching the 2014 World Cup, Elmohamady seemed very optimistic about the team’s fortunes under Bob Bradley’s management.
“With Bradley, I think that the national team could be able to achieve its goals because he makes a lot of effort with the team,” the former ENPPI man added.
“Bradley will take Egypt to the World despite all the difficulties we are facing.
“It is very difficult to work in such gloomy conditions. But I think Bradley is very intelligent, very active and he is able to overcome all hurdles and build a new team.”
Bradley, who replaced Hassan Shehata last September, is yet to make his competitive debut as Egypt manager, having led the team in a handful of friendly games.