Thomas Tuchel confirms Arsenal injury latest with new England update

Arsenal have received a boost with Ezri Konsa back in full England training after recovering from the minor injury that ruled him out of Tuesday’s win over the Czech Republic.

Konsa is available for selection again and could feature when England face Croatia away from home on Saturday.

The Arsenal defender was an unused substitute during England’s 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic after feeling a minor issue in the aftermath of last Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Spain, in which he started.

The 28-year-old subsequently returned to full group training at the home of Croatian club HNK Rijeka on Friday, putting him in contention for the Nations League fixture.

Tuchel confirms Konsa return

England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed the positive update after Friday’s training session.

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

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

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Konsa’s return will also be welcomed by Arsenal, with the defender expected to be available for the Gunners’ first Premier League fixture after the international break.

Mikel Arteta’s side are scheduled to host Leeds United on October 10, with Konsa now expected to be in contention provided he suffers no setback with England.

Konsa joined Arsenal from Aston Villa for £51million during the summer and has become an important option in Arteta’s defensive plans.

For Arsenal, the immediate concern will be seeing Konsa through Saturday’s international fixture without further problems before he returns to Arteta’s squad ahead of the Leeds match.