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title: "Gerrard made right decision standing by Konsa"
canonical: "https://readastonvilla.com/2022/05/07/steven-gerrard-made-right-decision-standing-by-ezri-konsa/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Crippy Cooke"
section: "Aston Villa News"
published: "2022-05-07T11:25:05Z"
modified: "2022-05-07T11:25:06Z"
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# Gerrard made right decision standing by Konsa

Ezri Konsa has struggled with inconsistency this campaign, turning in some poor performances and making uncharacteristic mistakes at the back. The 24-year-old was a regular alongside Tyrone Mings last season but was dropped for new-boy Calum Chambers in last week’s 2-0 win over Norwich City.

There were [suggestions Konsa could be on the chopping block](https://readastonvilla.com/2022/05/04/dean-jones-says-steven-gerrard-would-be-open-to-offers-for-ezri-konsa/) when the summer transfer window opens, though *Read Aston Villa* has never believed that. Steven Gerrard’s recent comments about Konsa back up that sentiment too, with the Villa boss insisting he’s still a “big part” of the club.

Gerrard said via the [Express and Star](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/aston-villa/2022/05/06/steven-gerrard-ezri-konsa-still-big-part-of-aston-villa-plan/): “There’s nothing to speak about as far as Konsa’s concerned. He’s a big part of this club and I don’t think anyone needs to read any stories about Ezri except that he’ll be here for pre-season, will reset and be ready to go.”

The 24-year-old [joined](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ezri-konsa/transfers/spieler/413403) Villa from Brentford in 2019 and has made [96 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ezri-konsa/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/413403) across the board, scoring six goals with two assists. Konsa helped Vila get promoted to the Premier League in his debut season and shone in his first top-flight campaign.

Konsa performed so well last season that he was being [considered for an England call-up](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/14289294/aston-villa-ezri-konsa-england-call-up-gareth-southgate/), but he’s some way from hitting those levels now. Gerrard isn’t throwing in the towel just yet either, so Konsa will be given a chance to turn things around.

***[In other news, Aston Villa should push hard for Josh Brownhill this summer](https://readastonvilla.com/2022/05/07/aston-villa-should-push-hard-for-josh-brownhill/)***