Premier League injury news has become especially important ahead of Gameweek 6, with the extended international break creating fresh doubts around several major FPL assets.
Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, João Pedro and Cole Palmer are among the players managers need to monitor before the deadline. Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Sunderland have also picked up new concerns during the break.
The Gameweek 6 deadline is Saturday, 10 October at 11:00 BST. Check press conferences and confirmed team news before making a late transfer or naming a captain.
Latest update – 8 October 2026: João Pedro remains a doubt after his knee problem, while Liverpool are assessing Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo following international withdrawals. Kai Havertz, Christos Tzolis, Patrick Dorgu and Brian Brobbey are among the other players carrying fresh concerns.
Last updated: 8 October 2026. Return dates are estimates and can change after a manager’s press conference or a late fitness test.
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Latest Premier League Injuries and FPL Advice
| Player | Club | Status | Possible return | FPL decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Saliba | Arsenal | ❌ Out: back | December | Sell |
| Christos Tzolis | Arsenal | ❌ Out: thigh | No confirmed date | Sell or avoid |
| Kai Havertz | Arsenal | 🟡 Doubt: thigh | GW6 fitness test | Wait for team news |
| João Pedro | Chelsea | ❌ Out: knee | After GW6 | Sell if no bench cover |
| Cole Palmer | Chelsea | 🟡 Doubt: managed muscle issue | GW6 | Hold; avoid an early captain call |
| Reece James | Chelsea | 🟡 Doubt: thigh | GW6 fitness test | Avoid buying |
| Alex Scott | Bournemouth | ❌ Out: thigh | Four to five weeks | Sell |
| Alexander Isak | Liverpool | 🟡 Doubt: thigh | GW6 fitness test | Wait before selling |
| Cody Gakpo | Liverpool | 🟡 Doubt: ankle | GW6 fitness test | Wait for confirmation |
| Hugo Ekitiké | Liverpool | ❌ Out: calf/Achilles | December | Sell |
| Antoine Semenyo | Manchester City | 🟡 Doubt: ankle | GW6 | Monitor |
| Nico O’Reilly | Manchester City | 🟡 Doubt: unspecified | GW6 | Wait for team news |
| Patrick Dorgu | Manchester United | 🟡 Doubt: hamstring | No confirmed date | Avoid buying |
| Pedro Porro | Tottenham Hotspur | ❌ Out: thigh | After GW6 | Sell or bench |
| Brian Brobbey | Sunderland | 🟡 Doubt: hamstring | No confirmed date | Bench or sell |
This tracker prioritises players with FPL relevance and major recent updates. For a full club-by-club list, see the official Premier League injury tracker.
Chelsea Injury News: João Pedro and Palmer
João Pedro remains Chelsea’s biggest FPL concern. He missed Gameweek 5 with a knee problem and has not yet received a confirmed clean bill of health ahead of Bournemouth’s visit. He was initially expected to use the international break to recover, but managers should now prepare for the possibility that he misses another match.
That makes João Pedro a sell for managers without a reliable first substitute. Those with strong bench cover can wait for Chelsea’s final update, especially because an immediate replacement may require a hit.
Cole Palmer withdrew from England duty while Chelsea managed a minor muscle issue. His situation appears less serious than João Pedro’s, but a return to training does not automatically guarantee 90 minutes. He is a hold for now, although managers should avoid locking him in as captain before team news.
Reece James and Moises Caicedo also need monitoring. Neither should be a priority transfer in until Chelsea confirm availability.
Arsenal Injury News: Saliba, Tzolis and Havertz
William Saliba remains a clear FPL sell. His back injury is expected to keep him out for an extended period, so Arsenal’s defensive strength is no longer enough reason to carry him through several Gameweeks.
Christos Tzolis has suffered a thigh problem, while Kai Havertz is also being assessed after the international break. Havertz is a wait-and-see case rather than an automatic sale, particularly for managers who already own him.
Declan Rice and several other Arsenal players have returned from international duty with minor concerns, so Arteta’s final press conference matters before the Leeds United match.
Liverpool Injury News: Isak and Gakpo Assessed
Alexander Isak returned early from Sweden duty because of a minor thigh problem. Liverpool have confirmed that he will be assessed by their medical staff before Manchester City visit Anfield, so he should be treated as a genuine Gameweek 6 doubt rather than ruled out.
Cody Gakpo also returned from the Netherlands squad after sustaining an ankle injury. Both players remain holds until Liverpool provide a clearer update. Selling a premium asset before knowing the diagnosis can easily create an unnecessary transfer later.
Hugo Ekitiké, however, is a longer-term absence and should not be retained in FPL squads. Liverpool’s official updates on Isak and Gakpo confirm that both returned to the club for assessment.
Manchester Clubs: Haaland, Dorgu and Bruno
Erling Haaland was substituted early for Norway as part of a managed workload and is not currently regarded as a major injury concern. He remains available for Manchester City’s trip to Liverpool unless late team news says otherwise.
Nico O’Reilly and Antoine Semenyo are the more relevant City doubts. Phil Foden is unavailable through suspension rather than injury; see our separate Premier League suspensions tracker for that situation.
For Manchester United, Patrick Dorgu picked up a hamstring concern while away with Denmark, while Noussair Mazraoui also returned with a knock. Bruno Fernandes has been managing a fitness issue but continued to feature for Portugal, making him more likely to be available than Dorgu.
Other Important Gameweek 6 Updates
- Alex Scott is expected to miss around four to five weeks after suffering a thigh injury with England. It is a major blow for Bournemouth before their trip to Chelsea.
- Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard have both returned to Sunderland with fresh problems. Brobbey should not be started against Brighton without a positive update.
- Pedro Porro is not expected to be ready for Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United, reducing the appeal of Spurs’ defensive assets.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh are also worth checking close to the deadline after recent absences.
FPL Injury Status Guide
- ❌ Out: The player is not expected to be available for the next fixture.
- 🟡 Doubt: Availability is unclear; wait for training news or a manager’s press conference.
- 🟢 Available: The player has returned to the squad, although minutes may still be managed.
Players unavailable through suspension or squad-registration decisions are not classified as injured. Managers should also avoid making early transfers where possible: the final 24 hours before the deadline often bring the clearest update.
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