Arsenal handed Ezri Konsa injury update ahead of Leeds clash

Arsenal have been left sweating over the fitness of centre-back Ezri Konsa after he withdrew from England’s squad with a knock.

Standard Sport understands that while Konsa’s injury is not believed to be serious, it is as yet unclear whether he will be fit enough to play against Leeds this weekend.

Konsa, who started seven of England’s eight games at the World Cup, has been steadily building his fitness since signing for Arsenal from Aston Villa this summer.

The 28-year-old arrived in the England camp suffering from what Tuchel described as “discomfort”, and Standard Sport understands he had been struggling with a dead leg before playing the full 90 against Croatia.

It had always been the case that Como centre-back Trevoh Chalobah would start in place of Konsa against the Czech Republic, so Konsa has returned early to Arsenal to help aid his recovery.

Ruled out: Ezri Konsa

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The extended international break has proved to be a frustrating one for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal.

Havertz returned to Arsenal and tests have confirmed that the injury is not a serious one.

However, no timeframe for his return has been provided and it remains to be seen whether he faces a spell on the sidelines.

Martin Odegaard has been given some time off before he returns to Arsenal later this week.

Martin Odegaard has been given extra rest after his exploits for Norway

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Ben White has been back in training and is expected to be available to face Leeds this weekend.

Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera have both been on the training pitch too and are closing in on returns from their respective injuries.