Ezri Konsa was sent home before England’s last match of the international window, and the defender is now a doubt for the Arsenal match against Leeds United. He remains one of the top players in the team and has been superb since he joined them from Aston Villa in the last window, so the Gunners would have been worried when he returned home early from the break. His absence from the final international fixture underlines the seriousness of the issue, as he is also a key player for the national team.The decision to send him home earlier than expected means he truly was not fit for their last game of this window. Konsa would be keen to get back on the team when league football returns, but will he be fit to play when Arsenal takes on Leeds United on their return to action? Club medical staff will monitor his condition closely over the coming days to determine whether he can feature.Injury Concerns and Recovery TimelineMetro Sport reports that at the moment, he remains a doubt for the game because he is still suffering from a dead leg that made the England coaches send him home. He still has a few days to recover before the match, but the report says he is certainly a player who will likely not be available unless things change and he gets better before the game kicks off, which also means he would have trained comfortably. This timeline leaves little room for error, as full training participation is typically required before selection.Should his recovery progress well, there remains a slim possibility he could be included in the squad. However, the cautious approach is likely to prevail, given the risk of aggravating the injury. Arsenal’s depth at the back will be tested if he is ruled out, but the club has shown willingness to protect players from long-term issues. Fans will await further updates as the matchday approaches.(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)Squad Implications for ArsenalThe potential absence of Konsa would force Arsenal to reshuffle their defensive options ahead of the Leeds United fixture. Coaching staff must weigh the benefits of his experience against the risk of fielding a player not fully match-fit. In recent windows, the club has prioritised long-term availability over short-term gains, suggesting a conservative stance is probable.Supporters will be watching training reports closely for any indication of his involvement. While disappointment would follow if he misses out, the priority remains his full recovery. The coming days will clarify whether he can overcome the dead leg in time to contribute._____________________________________________________________________________________________ADMIN COMMENTSo here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.CALLING ALL ARSENAL FANS! Anyone who would like to contribute an Article or Video opinion piece on JustArsenal, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us through this link…More Stories / Latest NewsWill Konsa be fit for the Leeds United match?7 October 2026, 16:00Aston Villa is leading Arsenal in the race for Real Madrid star7 October 2026, 15:00Arsenal target will not be allowed to leave in January7 October 2026, 14:00The post Will Konsa be fit for the Leeds United match? appeared first on Just Arsenal News.