There were some Gooners in the summer who didn’t understand Arsenal’s need to replace an injured Saliba. Some felt that between Mosquera, Timber, Calafiori, Hincapie and White, there were enough options to cover at centre-back until Gabriel’s usual partner was…
Just Arsenal News columnist Dan argues that Arsenal's £55 million summer signing Ezri Konsa has proven his worth while deputising in central defence. The writer believes the 29-year-old former Aston Villa defender has integrated smoothly into Mikel Arteta's squad, providing essential Premier League experience alongside Gabriel while William Saliba recovers from a back injury.
The writer claims that Konsa's strong performances have allowed Arsenal to grind out crucial away wins without rushing Saliba back into action. In Dan's view, relying on younger options would have jeopardized Arsenal's title defense, making the £55 million fee a relative bargain.
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