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Tuchel offers Arsenal positive update on Konsa

Arsenal have received an encouraging fitness update on Ezri Konsa after the defender recovered from an injury scare during England’s international break. Konsa started England’s 3-2 defeat to Spain but suffered a minor problem afterwards and was an unused substitute…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Tuchel offers Arsenal positive update on Konsa
Key Things to Know
  • Thomas Tuchel confirmed Ezri Konsa returned to full training after an injury scare with England.
  • Konsa suffered a minor issue following England's 3-2 loss to Spain and missed the win over Czechia.
  • The defender is available for England's Nations League match against Croatia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England manager Thomas Tuchel has provided a positive fitness update on Ezri Konsa, confirming the defender returned to full training ahead of the Nations League fixture against Croatia. Konsa suffered an injury scare after starting in England's 3-2 defeat to Spain and subsequently sat out the 2-0 victory against Czechia as an unused substitute.

The recovery is a significant boost for Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who relies on the summer signing from Aston Villa. Konsa is expected to be in contention for England's match before returning to Arsenal for their upcoming Premier League meeting with Leeds United.

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