Arsenal handed new Ezri Konsa injury scare as early England exit confirmed

The defender played the full 90 minutes on Saturday night as England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in a remarkably dominant display in the Nations League.

However, he had been managing a minor injury earlier in the international window.

“It seems that Ezri Konsa is back,” Tuchel said.

“He did the full training today [Friday] and this is of course a lot of hope for tomorrow, because he is a key player for us."

Konsa was able to play the full match against Croatia but the decision has now been made for him to leave the camp early.

He will play no part when England host the Czech Republic on Tuesday night and is instead returning to Arsenal for further assessment.

Setback: Ezri Konsa had played the full 90 minutes for England against Croatia

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The Gunners are back in Premier League action against Leeds on Saturday, in their first match since the heavy defeat by Brighton last month.

Konsa's fitness is particularly important for Arsenal considering William Saliba's long-term injury. The Frenchman is still some way from being available after a persistent back problem that was exacerbated during the World Cup but did not require surgery.