Arsenal have built the strongest defence in Europe under Mikel Arteta, and it’s even held firm this season despite William Saliba being out injured. A…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised summer signing Ezri Konsa, calling him one of the team's leaders due to his immediate presence and conviction. Konsa has impressed in central defence while William Saliba recovers from an injury, scoring his first goal for the Gunners in a 2-0 win over Everton.
Arteta highlighted the natural partnership and chemistry forming between Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes, with the duo winning seven of nine starts together while keeping five clean sheets. Saliba is expected to return in late November, potentially creating competition across central defence or at right-back ahead of Arsenal's match against Liverpool.
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