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title: "Konsa called ‘brilliant’ by Carragher"
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# Konsa called ‘brilliant’ by Carragher

Ezri Konsa has been outstanding for Aston Villa this season, so much so that he’s been [linked with a move to Liverpool](https://readastonvilla.com/2021/02/19/aston-villa-ezri-konsa-contract-alan-hutton-liverpool-transfer-rumour-news-gossip/) and been [tipped for an England call-up](https://readastonvilla.com/2021/02/16/ezri-konsa-on-england-radar-three-lions/). The 23-year-old looks to have a bright future for club and country and was lavished in praise by Jamie Carragher on Monday Night Football.

Speaking about Villa’s 1-0 win over Leeds United, the Sky Sports pundit called Konsa “a brilliant defender” and says John Terry deserves a “pat on the back” for his work developing the centre-back since his arrival from Brentford in 2019.

In quotes reported by [Birmingham Live](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-leeds-united-liverpool-19943625), Carragher said: “Konsa, alongside Tyrone Mings, and the goalkeeper. That triangle I think will be huge for them. Konsa, a player who has made more blocks in the Premier League this season, (is) a brilliant defender.

“I think he has made a huge difference. I think as a partnership they have played together more than anyone else in the Premier League, so very consistent. I think this is a real pat on the back for the coaching team of Dean Smith and also John Terry.

“There’s no-one better for Konsa to work with than John Terry, one of the best we have seen, as a centre back.” Konsa has made 22 Premier League appearances this season, conceding 26 goals and helping to keep 11 clean sheets ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ezri-konsa/leistungsdaten/spieler/413403)).

Ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League trip to face Sheffield United, Villa have shut out three of their last four top-flight opponents. They’ve gone three away games without conceding a single goal too, so Konsa’s influence alongside Mings is telling.

Carragher’s praise is more than warranted and now time will tell if Gareth Southgate shares his opinion.

**READ ASTON VILLA VERDICT**

All Konsa can do is keep impressing and hope the right people are watching him on a weekly basis. He’s been a regular at the heart of the Premier League’s third-best defence this season, so what more can he really do to get Southgate’s attention?