EZRI KONSA NEWS

Three clearances in clean sheet Konsa created one chance, made three clearances and kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Crystal Palace.

Impact Konsa had a solid performance Saturday, as he played a big part in his team keeping a second consecutive clean sheet. He intercepted one pass, made three clearances and blocked one shot in his 90 minutes of action. On the attack, he created one chance (his first since Oct. 20 versus Fulham), and took one off-target shot. He has a decent to make it three clean sheets in a row next Sunday at West Ham, who have scored just 23 goals in 25 league matches this season.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins four aerials in shutout win Konsa held a clean sheet and racked up four aerials won and three fouls drawn in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Southampton.

Impact Konsa and the Villa back line held second clean sheet in last four matches and the team has been improving of late. The defender hasn't offered much offensively but has been productive in defensive peripheral stats.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chelsea's Broja set to miss rest of season with knee injury

Chelsea striker Armando Broja is set to miss the rest of the season after rupturing a knee ligament

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes five clearances in loss Konsa made five clearances and logged one tackle during Saturday's 4-0 loss to Newcastle United.

Impact Konsa continues to start in each contest no matter how little time there is to recover. He's made 18 tackles in 13 appearances while keeping three clean sheets and it might be worth tracking how he performs under new manager Unai Emery.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs four tackles in loss Konsa logged four tackles (one won) and put one shot off target in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace.

Impact Konsa has started in two of his three appearances so far, recording five tackles (two won) and making two blocks. It hasn't been a bright start defensively overall as the team has conceded five goals in three games and Konsa's defensive work isn't enough to overcome that while producing favorable numbers.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minutes in friendly Konsa (knee) played the second half of Wednesday's friendly against Brisbane Roar.

Impact Konsa returned a little quicker than expected, as there was a chance he'd miss the first month of the season. Instead, he's already been training a couple weeks and is already featuring in friendlies. On the downside, he may no longer have a guaranteed spot in the starting XI following the addition of Diego Carlos this summer.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains on grass Konsa posted pictures Wednesday of him training on grass for the first time since hurting his knee in May.

Impact It's still likely to be until September until Konsa is able to play, but this is a good update early into the preseason that he's on track for now. In 29 starts before the injury ended his season, Konsa scored twice and racked up eight clean sheets.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out up to 16 weeks Konsa will miss up to 16 weeks after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's match against Crystal Palace, manager Steven Gerrard confirmed. "He won't miss much football, we are hoping...

Impact It's somewhat of a positive update for Konsa, who didn't suffer a torn ACL. He'll rehab his knee throughout summer and hope to be ready early next season with a hopeful timeline being early September. He ends another successful campaign at Aston Villa, totaling two goals and eight clean sheets from 29 starts, only down from last season's 35 starts because of injury.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Palace Konsa was subbed out of Sunday's draw against Crystal Palace in the 50th minute after suffering a knee injury. He made a block, two clearances and two interceptions in the match be...

Impact Villa manager Steven Gerrard said after Sunday's game that he's "concerned" about Konsa's injury and that he will undergo an MRI this week. Calum Chambers replaced him in central defense on Sunday, and he could replace him in the lineup if necessary against Burnley on Thursday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available Thursday Konsa (COVID-19) is available for Thursday's trip to Leeds, according to manager Steven Gerrard.

Impact Konsa is available again, but it's unknown how long he's been back with the team following a positive COVID-19 result. He's a first option on the back line, but there's a chance Calum Chambers gets another start to allow Konsa to get back to full fitness.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in squad Saturday Konsa is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Southampton.

Impact Steven Gerrard was talking up Konsa only a day ago, so this appears to be a last-second absence. Calum Chambers returns to the back line after starting a couple contests last month in which Villa lost both 1-0 to Watford and Newcastle.

MARCH 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible after two-match suspension Konsa will be available against Brighton on Saturday after serving a two-match ban.

Impact Konsa has started 11 straight contests before his sending off in which he generated two goals on five shots (three on target), 28 clearances and 12 tackles (seven won). With his suspension behind him, Konsa should be a lock to rejoin the starting XI versus Brighton.

FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Konsa will be available versus Watford on Saturday after serving his one-match ban.

Impact Konsa is a lock to reclaim his place in the starting XI considering he has featured in all 21 of his appearances for the club this year. In those outings, the defender has generated two goals on 13 shots (six on target), 55 clearances and 17 blocks. While he figures to primarily record defensive stats, Konsa should still be a threat in the box on corners and freekicks.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coutinho pulls strings in Villa's 3-3 draw with Leeds

Philippe Coutinho scored one goal and set up two others for Aston Villa in its 3-3 draw with Leeds in end-to-end thriller in the Premier League

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off late Wednesday Konsa was sent off late with his second yellow card in Wednesday's match against Leeds.

Impact It was a dumb move by Konsa with only a few minutes late in the match and already on a yellow card. He'll be suspended for Sunday's trip to Newcastle, which could lead to a start on the back line for new signing Calum Chambers.

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet in win Konsa went the full 90 in Saturday's 1-0 win against Everton, securing three tackles (one won) and two clearances to go with a clean sheet.

Impact Konsa didn't miss any time after receiving a knock to his hip in the prior contest. He's been a warrior this season, missing just one match because of a red card and that's helped Villa contend with most opposition this season, as he and Tyrone Mings have formed a solid partnership.

JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Everton Konsa (hip) has been named in the starting XI to face Everton Saturday.

Impact Konsa was questionable because of a knock, but he will manage to play through it. He has tallied 16 tackles, 11 interceptions, 52 clearances and 17 blocks in 20 matches, with five clean sheets.

JANUARY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt to face Everton Konsa is a late test for Saturday's trip to Everton, according to manager Steven Gerrard. "We have a doubt with Ezri Konsa, he left the pitch with a whack on the hip so we'll make...

Impact Konsa injured his hip last weekend and it's still a problem, so it wouldn't be surprising if he was rested prior to the break. Kortney Hause just signed a new contract with the club and Gerrard will be fine plugging him in at center-back against an iffy Everton attack.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injures hip in draw Konsa was forced off at halftime of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Manchester United with a hip injury, according to manager Steven Gerrard. "He really tried his best to carry on, fai...

Impact This will be something to monitor in the coming week for Konsa, but fortunately for Villa, Kortney Hause has experience and shouldn't be a massive downgrade on the back line. While Villa have added pieces across the team, they actually now have fewer center-back options than the first half of the season with Axel Tuanzebe gone from the team.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Without Ronaldo, Man United labors to FA Cup win over Villa

Without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United has labored to a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup thanks to Scott McTominay’s early goal

JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Glut of goals, postponements as Man City still controls EPL

Manchester City is six points in front at the top of the Premier League after beating Leicester 6-3

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lukaku ends goal drought in Chelsea's 3-1 win at Aston Villa

Jorginho scored two penalties and Romelu Lukaku netted his first Premier League goal since September to lead Chelsea’s comeback for a 3-1 victory at Aston Villa

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets brace in win over Leicester Konsa scored two goals off two shots and made three clearances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Leicester.

Impact Konsa wasn't as brilliant as his partner Tyrone Mings at the heart of the defense, but was the hero for Aston Villa at the other end, scoring once each half and leading his side to a huge come-from-behind win. These were the first goals of the season for the centre back, who'll probably be much more focused on the defensive side of the ball during Saturday's visit to Liverpool.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Konsa double earns Villa 2-1 win over Leicester in EPL

Ezri Konsa has scored twice as Aston Villa rallied to beat Leicester 2-1 in the Premier League

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS