Konsa’s Hull Masterclass Raises Fresh Questions Over Saliba’s Arsenal Return

Just Arsenal News argues that Ezri Konsa's impressive form has raised questions about whether William Saliba should immediately regain his starting spot. Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Hull City on Saturday behind a winning goal from Martin Ødegaard, marking the club's seventh clean sheet in ten Premier League matches with Konsa partnering Gabriel in central defense.

Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed Saliba's absence was deliberate as he builds fitness, with the defender expected to feature for Arsenal's Under-21s against Aston Villa. While Rio Ferdinand previously suggested Konsa could shift to right-back to accommodate Saliba, writer Michelle contends that Konsa's recent performances make it difficult to justify removing him from the lineup.