Thomas Tuchel clarifies new Arsenal injury setback reports

Thomas Tuchel has provided insight into the injury situation surrounding Arsenal defender Ezri Konsa. The player was withdrawn from England duty following the Croatia game due to a minor impact injury he sustained in that match. Initially, Konsa experienced discomfort during his return to training and during the Spain game, which worsened as the tournament progressed.

Despite his efforts to play through the pain, Tuchel decided to pull him from the squad to avoid risking further injury. Tuchel emphasized that the new issue is not a muscle injury and is not deemed major, but he opted to err on the side of caution. The Arsenal manager expressed confidence in Konsa's attitude for participating in Croatia, and if his recovery progresses well, Konsa could potentially feature in the upcoming match against Leeds United on Saturday.

Arsenal is also dealing with the absence of William Saliba, but Cristhian Mosquera is expected to return soon. Securing both Konsa and Mosquera would be advantageous for the Gunners, as they could share the load until Saliba's return. However, the feasibility of this arrangement remains uncertain.