Major deadline update — 9 October 2026. This page now reflects Friday's final GW6 press conferences and official deadline analysis.
Liverpool have confirmed Gakpo will not face Manchester City.
Injury
The issue is an ankle injury from a heavy challenge during the international break.
He is doing individual work but is not ready.
Liverpool do not currently describe the problem as long term.
Owners
Strong bench
Hold is reasonable if you believe the absence will be short and your first substitute is good enough.
Weak bench
Sell.
Wildcard
Remove.
There is no reason to select an unavailable midfielder in a fresh squad.
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Replacements
Do not match price blindly.
Compare:
- Schade;
- Tavernier;
- King;
- Groß;
- Mbeumo;
- other healthy mid-priced routes.
The best move may also be a downgrade that funds Saka or premium defence.
Fixture context
Manchester City is a difficult GW6 fixture anyway.
That slightly reduces the cost of holding through one absence compared with missing an easy home match.
OneFPL verdict
OUT GW6. Short-term sell/hold depends on bench and transfer priorities.
Do not start him.
FAQ
Will Gakpo play GW6?
No.
Is the injury long term?
Liverpool do not currently expect a long-term absence.
Should owners sell?
Sell if you need a starter; holding is reasonable if your bench covers a likely short absence.
How to use this update before the deadline
There are three different manager situations.
You already own the player
Do not confuse a bad fixture with an injury decision. If the player is confirmed available, judge him normally on expected minutes, role and fixture. If he is confirmed out, compare the cost of a transfer with the quality of your first substitute.
You are on Wildcard
You have no obligation to carry uncertainty. A Wildcard should usually prefer a fit player unless the flagged option has exceptional upside and a clear near-term return.
You are a fresh buyer
Wait for the strongest evidence available. A cheap price or recent points haul is not enough if expected minutes are unclear.
OneFPL workflow
Use Team News for availability, Player Lab for the underlying role, Fixtures for the next run and the Transfer Planner to check whether the move creates another problem next week.
The goal is not to predict the medical outcome. The goal is to make the best FPL decision with the information that is actually confirmed.