Updated 7 October 2026. Alex Scott is one of the clearest sell candidates among the GW6 injury doubts because current reports indicate a quad/thigh problem that could keep him out for an extended period.
At around 5–6% ownership, this is not the largest injury story of the week.
It may be one of the easiest decisions.
Current status
RotoWire's current GW6 injury table lists Scott with a quad problem and reports that he could miss up to two months.
Until Bournemouth provide a different timetable, managers should treat him as a multi-Gameweek absence rather than a one-week doubt.
Buy, hold or sell?
Owners
SELL.
If the absence is measured in weeks, there is little reason to use a bench slot on him.
Fresh buyers
AVOID.
Draft/FPL Draft managers
In Draft leagues, the decision depends on league depth.
In shallow leagues, he can be dropped.
In very deep leagues, injured-list or bench rules may make holding more reasonable.
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Best replacements
Kevin Schade
Strong box-shot volume and three early goals.
Marcus Tavernier
Set-piece involvement plus a strong early xG profile.
Josh King
Cheap route into Fulham's excellent three-fixture run.
Harvey Barnes
Higher variance but attacking upside.
Read Best Mid-Priced FPL Midfielders.
Bournemouth FPL impact
Scott's absence can change:
- midfield progression;
- set-piece distribution;
- minutes for surrounding midfielders.
Do not assume one player simply inherits all of his FPL value.
The most important question for replacements is still whether they improve your squad, not Bournemouth's internal hierarchy.
OneFPL verdict
Scott is one of the cleanest injury sells of GW6 if the long absence is confirmed.
Unlike a 75% flag with uncertain severity, this is the type of situation where managers can act without waiting for deadline morning.
FAQ
What injury does Alex Scott have?
Current injury reporting lists a quad/thigh problem with the possibility of a lengthy absence.
Should I sell Alex Scott in FPL?
Yes if you need a playable midfielder. A potentially multi-week absence makes him a much clearer sell than a short-term yellow flag.
Who are the best Alex Scott replacements?
Schade, Tavernier, King and other healthy mid-priced midfielders are the main comparison group.
What the injury changes for FPL managers
A long absence matters differently from a one-week yellow flag.
If Scott is out for several Gameweeks, there is no strategic value in waiting through multiple deadlines for a price recovery or a surprise return. The opportunity cost is the healthy midfielder you could own instead.
Managers should therefore compare the replacement over the next three to five Gameweeks, not only GW6.
If you need maximum goal threat
Schade and Tavernier are the stronger comparison group because their early shot numbers are much better than a typical budget midfielder.
If you need maximum budget release
King-type options can free enough money to improve another starting position.
If you are on Wildcard
Do not keep Scott as a bench stash. A Wildcard is the moment to remove known multi-week injuries and build a 15-man squad with active minutes.
When could Scott become interesting again?
The re-buy trigger should be:
- return to individual training;
- return to full team training;
- confirmation he is available for selection;
- evidence he returns to his previous role.
A medical return alone is not enough if Bournemouth ease him back through substitute appearances.
