Updated 9 October 2026 after the final pre-GW6 press conference. Tzolis is definitely out for weeks. Havertz and Konsa will be checked late, while White, Mosquera and Hincapié have returned to availability.
The international break created plenty of uncertainty, but the deadline decision should now use confirmed club information.
The short answer
| Player | Latest status | FPL action |
|---|---|---|
| Christos Tzolis | OUT for weeks | SELL / AVOID |
| Kai Havertz | Late test | WAIT |
| Ezri Konsa | Late test | WAIT |
| Ben White | Available | Defensive option |
| Mosquera / Hincapié | Available | Adds rotation competition |
Tzolis is no longer a wait
Arsenal's wording is now clear: Tzolis will be out for weeks. That moves him from uncertainty into a straightforward sell for most active FPL squads. On Wildcard, remove him.
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Havertz can change Gyökeres' appeal
Havertz's availability matters beyond his own ownership. If he misses Leeds, Gyökeres can gain a cleaner route to the central-forward role. If Havertz passes the test, managers need to reassess how secure those striker minutes really are.
Konsa and the Arsenal defence
Leeds at home is one of the strongest defensive fixtures of GW6. If Konsa passes the late test, owners can start him. If not, Arsenal still have fit defensive depth, so the team defence remains attractive even if the individual player misses out.
Saka remains the cleanest Arsenal attacker
The uncertainty around other attackers only strengthens Saka's appeal. He has six big chances and 12 shots in the box through five Gameweeks, and official FPL ranks him as the strongest alternative to Haaland for captaincy.
What this changes for transfers
Use this order: availability → expected start → expected minutes → role → fixture → price.
If a player is confirmed out, decide whether your bench can cover before selling. If a player has been declared available, stop treating an old flag as current information.
What this changes for Wildcard managers
A Wildcard lets you avoid uncertainty. Prefer confirmed-fit players unless the late-test player's upside is clearly worth carrying and your bench can cover.
What this changes for your bench
Put the player with the strongest expected-minutes floor first. A nailed defender with DefCon or clean-sheet routes can be a better first substitute than an attacker likely to get only 20 minutes.
OneFPL verdict
Tzolis is a clear sell. Havertz and Konsa remain late-test decisions. Saka remains the safest Arsenal attacker and a top captaincy option.
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FAQ
Is Tzolis out for GW6?
Yes. Arsenal say he will be out for weeks.
Will Havertz play Leeds?
He faces a late fitness test.
Will Konsa play Leeds?
He also faces a late test.
Are White, Mosquera and Hincapié available?
Yes.
