Before Arsenal signed the 29-year-old for £55m from Aston Villa in August, questions were asked.
Arsenal have changed their recruitment strategy, focusing on signings in the peak of their career as they look to capitalise on their win window and continue to lift silverware.
This is our home and we want to win as many games here as possible."Nine starts, seven wins, five clean sheets, two goals between them - the partnership of Konsa and Gabriel could not be going much better.
When asked whether there is less pressure on Saliba rushing to get back, Arteta was keen to remind everyone of his quality.
And Konsa produced another impressive performance when he scored his first goal for Arsenal against Everton on Saturday.
Gabriel's regular partner Saliba still has no date for a return but is currently doing individual training work on grass.
Arsenal already had seven senior defenders on the books when they signed Konsa.
Konsa is an imposing figure, quick across the ground, and his aggression in challenges has impressed supporters.
Konsa is exactly what they are looking for - in his prime.
The next challenge for Konsa will be when Saliba returns.