Updated 9 October 2026 after the final pre-GW6 press conference. Kostoulas is fit, Dunk returns and Hinshelwood has trained. Mitoma, Minteh, Ferguson, Wieffer and Tzimas remain out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kostoulas | FIT | BUYABLE / start |
| Lewis Dunk | FIT | Defensive depth restored |
| Jack Hinshelwood | Back in training | Possible squad return |
| Kaoru Mitoma | OUT | Not yet available |
| Yankuba Minteh | OUT | Not yet available |
Kostoulas clears the immediate injury concern
The forward picked up a knock with Greece but Brighton say he is fine. That keeps him in the budget-forward conversation. The bigger concern remains competition and rotation as Brighton enter a congested schedule.
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Mitoma still out helps De Cuyper immediately
Mitoma's eventual return can affect Brighton's left-side structure and De Cuyper's attacking role. For GW6, however, Mitoma remains unavailable, so that immediate tactical threat has not arrived yet.
Dunk and Hinshelwood add depth
Dunk's return strengthens Brighton's defence. Hinshelwood's return to training adds another body to a squad about to play seven matches in 21 days. Good for the team, but it increases future rotation complexity.
Groß remains the safest Brighton asset
Groß has penalties, corners, free kicks and the highest FPL score in the game. Congestion can reduce 90-minute security, but his routes to points remain broader than most teammates.
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
Kostoulas is fit and playable. Groß remains the safest Brighton pick. De Cuyper is still strong for GW6, while Mitoma's later return remains a medium-term role risk.
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FAQ
Is Kostoulas fit for GW6?
Yes.
Is Mitoma available?
No, but he is getting closer.
Is Lewis Dunk fit?
Yes. Dunk will return.
