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Let $X$ be a non-contractible, $(d-1)$-connected, $d$-dimensional simplicial complex. By the theorems of Hurewicz and Whitehead, $X$ is homotopy equivalent to a wedge of $d$-spheres. Can we always removeDoes there exist a $d$-simplex that can be removed from $X$ without decreasing the connectedness?

Let $X$ be a non-contractible, $(d-1)$-connected, $d$-dimensional simplicial complex. By the theorems of Hurewicz and Whitehead, $X$ is homotopy equivalent to a wedge of $d$-spheres. Can we always remove a $d$-simplex from $X$ without decreasing the connectedness?

Let $X$ be a non-contractible, $(d-1)$-connected, $d$-dimensional simplicial complex. By the theorems of Hurewicz and Whitehead, $X$ is homotopy equivalent to a wedge of $d$-spheres. Does there exist a $d$-simplex that can be removed from $X$ without decreasing the connectedness?

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Removing simplices from simplicial complexes without decreasing connectedness

Let $X$ be a non-contractible, $(d-1)$-connected, $d$-dimensional simplicial complex. By the theorems of Hurewicz and Whitehead, $X$ is homotopy equivalent to a wedge of $d$-spheres. Can we always remove a $d$-simplex from $X$ without decreasing the connectedness?