Ezri Konsa Braced for Harry Kane Test as Arsenal Visit Bayern Munich
Ezri Konsa is preparing for Arsenal’s trip to Bayern Munich, where he will again come up against England team-mate Harry Kane at the Allianz Arena.
Konsa ready for Kane test in Munich
The 28-year-old centre-back knows the scale of the task. Kane has struck 155 times in 157 matches for Bayern since joining the German champions in 2023.
- Konsa has faced Kane seven times during his career.
- Kane has not scored against him from open play in those meetings.
- The Bayern forward has scored two penalties in those encounters.
Konsa said the challenge carries extra significance because Kane is a colleague on international duty, but he is looking forward to it rather than focusing on individual records.
He has already experienced beating Bayern with Aston Villa, helping Villa record a clean sheet in their Champions League group-stage victory over the German side at Villa Park. Konsa described that result as a special occasion for both the squad and supporters.
Arsenal move fulfils childhood ambition
Konsa joined Arsenal from Aston Villa in a £51m deal and has rapidly established himself in Mikel Arteta’s defence.
The defender revealed he supported Arsenal as a child, owned several club shirts and dreamed of representing a side of Arsenal’s stature. He added that arriving alongside close friends has made his move to the Emirates Stadium even more meaningful.
Europa League winner wants more silverware
Konsa arrived in north London with European success already on his record after helping Aston Villa beat Freiburg to win the Europa League last season.
That medal has increased his determination to add further major honours at Arsenal. He said the squad’s standards and targets are clear: Arsenal want every competition available to them, including the Champions League and Premier League.
“When I came to Arsenal, I wanted to win,” Konsa said. “I was hungry to win. I got the Europa League last season and now I want more.”
