Premier League injury news remains important ahead of Gameweek 7, with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United carrying several doubts while Reece James faces another extended spell on the sidelines.
Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, Dominik Szoboszlai and Morgan Gibbs-White are among the players requiring late fitness checks. Cole Palmer and João Pedro are available again, while Manchester City have reported no injuries before hosting Ipswich Town.
Gameweek 7 deadline: Saturday, 17 October at 11:00 BST. Managers should check confirmed line-ups and any late club updates before finalising their FPL teams.
Latest update – 17 October 2026: Reece James has undergone knee surgery and is expected to miss several weeks. Liverpool are still assessing Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai, while Martin Zubimendi and Pedro Porro face late fitness tests.
Last updated: 17 October 2026. Return dates are estimates and may change following further medical assessments.
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Latest Premier League Injuries and FPL Advice
| Player | Club | Status | Possible return | FPL decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Saliba | Arsenal | ❌ Out: back | No confirmed date | Sell |
| Christos Tzolis | Arsenal | ❌ Out: hamstring | November | Sell or avoid |
| Piero Hincapié | Arsenal | ❌ Out: ankle | One to two weeks | Bench or avoid |
| Martin Zubimendi | Arsenal | 🟡 Doubt: ankle | GW7 fitness test | Wait for confirmation |
| Reece James | Chelsea | ❌ Out: knee surgery | After Christmas | Sell |
| Alex Scott | Bournemouth | ❌ Out: thigh | November | Sell |
| Alexander Isak | Liverpool | 🟡 Doubt: thigh | GW7 fitness test | Hold with bench cover |
| Cody Gakpo | Liverpool | 🟡 Doubt: ankle | GW7 fitness test | Wait for confirmation |
| Dominik Szoboszlai | Liverpool | 🟡 Doubt: hamstring | GW7 fitness test | Hold with bench cover |
| Hugo Ekitiké | Liverpool | ❌ Out: Achilles | December | Sell |
| Patrick Dorgu | Manchester United | ❌ Out: hamstring | November | Sell or avoid |
| Benjamin Šeško | Manchester United | ❌ Out: shin | No confirmed date | Sell if no bench cover |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | Nottingham Forest | 🟡 Doubt: muscle | GW7 fitness test | Wait for confirmation |
| Kaoru Mitoma | Brighton | ❌ Out: hamstring | November | Sell |
| Yankuba Minteh | Brighton | ❌ Out: leg | Late October | Sell or bench |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | Crystal Palace | ❌ Out: thigh | Late October | Sell if no cover |
| Pedro Porro | Tottenham Hotspur | 🟡 Doubt: hamstring | GW7 fitness test | Hold; prepare a substitute |
This tracker prioritises players with FPL relevance and significant recent updates. The official Premier League injury tracker provides a wider club-by-club list.
Chelsea Injury News: James Out, Palmer and João Pedro Available
Reece James is Chelsea’s most significant new absentee. The club captain suffered a knee injury in training before the win over Bournemouth and has since undergone successful minor surgery.
Chelsea have not provided a firm return date. However, Xabi Alonso confirmed that James will be unavailable for several weeks, with a return before Christmas appearing unlikely.
The defender is therefore a clear FPL sell. Waiting would use an important squad position on a player who is unlikely to feature for a prolonged period. Chelsea confirmed the surgery in an official injury update.
The news is considerably better for Cole Palmer and João Pedro. Both have returned to availability and are not listed among Chelsea’s absentees for the trip to Everton.
Palmer and João Pedro can consequently be retained and started. Their recent fitness concerns are no longer sufficient reason to sell, although Chelsea’s schedule may still lead to occasional substitutions.
Jamie Gittens and Emmanuel Emegha remain unavailable, but neither is currently a major FPL ownership concern.
Liverpool Injury News: Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai Doubts
Liverpool enter Gameweek 7 with three important attacking and midfield doubts.
Alexander Isak has missed Liverpool’s last two matches because of the thigh injury he suffered while representing Sweden. The problem is not believed to be long term, but he has not yet been confirmed fit for the trip to Brentford.
Isak owners should avoid selling solely because of an uncertain Gameweek 7 appearance. A strong first substitute makes holding him easier, especially if Liverpool indicate that he is close to returning.
Cody Gakpo is in a similar position after sustaining an ankle injury on international duty. He has also missed two matches and remains a doubt rather than a confirmed absentee.
Dominik Szoboszlai is being assessed because of a hamstring problem. His potential absence is particularly relevant because Ryan Gravenberch is suspended, leaving Liverpool with fewer midfield options.
Hugo Ekitiké remains a long-term absentee because of an Achilles injury and should not occupy an FPL squad place. Conor Bradley is progressing with his rehabilitation but is not yet ready to return.
Managers considering a Liverpool transfer should wait for the final squad information. Isak, Gakpo and Szoboszlai all have a chance of returning, but none can be treated as a guaranteed starter.
Arsenal Injury News: Zubimendi Faces Late Test
Martin Zubimendi has improved since suffering an ankle injury and could return against Nottingham Forest. Mikel Arteta said the midfielder would be assessed after Arsenal’s final training session.
Zubimendi is therefore a hold for current owners but not an attractive transfer before his availability is confirmed.
Piero Hincapié will not be ready for Gameweek 7. Arteta expects the defender to require another week or two, making a return later in October more realistic.
Christos Tzolis is also progressing after a hamstring injury but remains several weeks away. He should be sold unless his price and the strength of the manager’s bench make it possible to wait.
William Saliba continues to recover from a back injury without a confirmed return date. Arsenal still offer defensive value, but Saliba himself is no longer worth retaining through an open-ended absence.
Kai Havertz has been removed from the injury list and is available again. His status should now be judged according to expected minutes and Arsenal’s attacking competition rather than fitness.
Manchester United Injury News: Dorgu and Šeško Out
Patrick Dorgu remains unavailable after suffering a hamstring injury while representing Denmark. He has not featured since the international break and currently has no confirmed return date.
Benjamin Šeško is also out while Manchester United assess a shin problem. Without a clear diagnosis or return date, FPL managers should not buy him ahead of the trip to Leeds.
Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte remain unavailable. Ugarte is a longer-term absentee following knee surgery.
Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo require late assessments after missing the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid. Lisandro Martínez is available and has been included in the squad.
Manchester United’s official team news for the Leeds match confirms that several decisions will be made close to kick-off.
Brighton, Crystal Palace and Forest Injury Updates
Kaoru Mitoma remains unavailable with a hamstring injury and is not expected back until November. At his price, holding him through several missed Gameweeks is difficult to justify.
Yankuba Minteh is also out of Brighton’s match against Crystal Palace. His leg injury is expected to keep him unavailable until at least late October.
Crystal Palace will be without Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is recovering from a thigh problem. A possible return near the end of October means owners with a weak bench should consider selling.
Morgan Gibbs-White is a doubt for Nottingham Forest’s meeting with Arsenal because of a muscle issue. He has not been ruled out, so current owners should wait rather than make an immediate transfer.
Tottenham Injury News: Porro Remains a Doubt
Pedro Porro faces a late fitness test ahead of Tottenham’s Monday-night meeting with Coventry City. His hamstring problem is not currently considered a confirmed long-term absence.
Owners can hold Porro if they have a playing substitute. Buying him before his availability is confirmed carries unnecessary risk.
Dejan Kulusevski is working towards full match fitness, while Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons remain long-term absentees.
Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended rather than injured. His absence is covered separately in our Premier League suspensions tracker.
Manchester City Report a Fully Fit Squad
Manchester City have not reported any injuries before their home match against Ipswich Town.
Erling Haaland, Antoine Semenyo and Nico O’Reilly are available. Haaland remains one of the strongest captaincy options of the Gameweek.
Phil Foden has completed his suspension and is available again. Any uncertainty around the midfielder now concerns rotation rather than injury or disciplinary status.
Players Removed From the Injury List
The following players appeared in the previous update but are now available:
- Cole Palmer: Available for Chelsea.
- João Pedro: Available for Chelsea.
- Kai Havertz: Back in contention for Arsenal.
- Antoine Semenyo: Available for Manchester City.
- Nico O’Reilly: Available for Manchester City.
- Brian Brobbey: Back in Sunderland’s squad.
- Phil Foden: Suspension completed.
FPL Injury Status Guide
- ❌ Out: The player is not expected to be available for the next fixture.
- 🟡 Doubt: Availability remains uncertain and may depend on a late fitness test.
- 🟢 Available: The player has returned to the squad, although his minutes may still be managed.
Managers should avoid treating every yellow FPL flag as an automatic sell. A short-term doubt can often be covered by the bench, while confirmed surgery or an absence of several weeks usually provides a stronger reason to transfer a player out.
Suspensions and squad-registration decisions are not classified as injuries. Check the separate suspension tracker before assuming that every unavailable player has a fitness problem.
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