Thomas Tuchel explains Ezri Konsa's England withdrawal
Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa has left the England camp to undergo treatment for fitness issues ahead of the upcoming Premier League match.
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Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa has left the England camp to undergo treatment for fitness issues ahead of the upcoming Premier League match.
Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal to sign defensive reinforcements following injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, despite a 3-0 Community Shield win.

Arsenal are interested in Ezri Konsa, but Aston Villa have rejected an initial £30m bid, holding out for double that amount.
World Cup winner Frank Leboeuf believes Arsenal's stability under Mikel Arteta makes them clear favourites to retain the Premier League title in 2026-27.
Arsenal are reportedly pushing to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero as cover for the injured William Saliba, despite competition from Atletico Madrid.
With the World Cup concluded, top Premier League clubs are struggling to reintegrate stars in time for the 21 August kick-off.
Tottenham's Argentine defender Cristian Romero has informed the club of his desire to leave, with Arsenal joining the list of interested suitors.

The London club is looking for an emergency replacement for William Saliba among free agents.
Future France manager Zinedine Zidane inherits a talented core but faces significant gaps at fullback and central defense that will be difficult to bridge.
Arsenal defender William Saliba is set to miss 4–5 months following back surgery after suffering an injury at the 2026 World Cup.
Arsenal face an anxious wait as William Saliba was forced off with a recurring back injury during France's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain.
Arsenal defender William Saliba has admitted he has been playing through back pain for months to compete in the World Cup with France.

Arsenal defender William Saliba shares his thoughts on the Champions League final loss to PSG and the banter he receives from his France team-mates.
Arsenal defender William Saliba reflects on the emotional challenges he faced as a 15-year-old moving to the Saint-Étienne youth academy.
France manager Didier Deschamps confirmed that Arsenal defender William Saliba avoided a serious injury following the Champions League final.
Manchester City's Rayan Cherki has gone viral after striking an awkward pose in France's official 2026 World Cup squad photo.