Publish status
LIVE DRAFT — update after midweek matches and manager press conferences.
Do not convert a player to OUT unless the club, manager or reliable reporting confirms the absence.
The short answer
GW2 team news is still developing. The confirmed opening-week evidence already gives us several situations to monitor, but this page should be updated repeatedly before the Friday 28 August, 18:30 BST FPL deadline.
Current GW2 watchlist
| Club | Player / situation | Current information | FPL action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | Moises Caicedo | Injured and missed the Fulham opener | Wait for Alonso update |
| Chelsea | Marco Palestra | Injured and missed the Fulham opener | Wait for Alonso update |
| Aston Villa | João Gomes | Sent off in the 4-0 loss at Brighton | Check official suspension status before selecting |
| Aston Villa | Ollie Watkins | Left out of the GW1 squad amid transfer uncertainty | Treat as availability risk, not an injury |
| Man City | Jérémy Doku | Had a calf issue before GW1 | Recheck training and Maresca comments |
Why Watkins belongs in an availability tracker
Watkins is not listed here because we have evidence of an injury. He was left out of Villa's GW1 squad while his future remained uncertain and manager Unai Emery had already confirmed the club had received offers.
For FPL purposes, transfer uncertainty can be just as damaging as an injury if it removes expected minutes. But it must be labelled accurately.
How OneFPL will update this page
For every club, use three labels:
- OUT — confirmed unavailable.
- DOUBT — manager/reliable source indicates uncertainty.
- AVAILABLE / TRAINING — expected to be selectable, but not necessarily a guaranteed starter.
Avoid percentage guesses unless they come from the official FPL status feed.
Deadline workflow
- Check cup and midweek minutes.
- Add new injuries immediately with source and date.
- Update Thursday/Friday press-conference quotes.
- Recheck official FPL flags.
- Final verification approximately two hours before the deadline.
OneFPL verdict
Do not make an early transfer because a player is merely rumoured to be injured. The risk/reward of waiting for information is particularly high in GW2 because prices now change daily at midnight UK time.
Use OneFPL Prices alongside team news if a target is close to a rise or fall.
FAQ
When is the FPL GW2 deadline?
Friday 28 August at 18:30 BST.
Is Ollie Watkins injured?
The reliable information available after GW1 concerns transfer uncertainty and his omission from the Villa squad, not a confirmed injury. Keep the distinction clear.
When should this article be finalised?
After the final round of GW2 press conferences, with one last check before the deadline.
Sources
OneFPL analysis. OneFPL is an independent Fantasy Premier League companion and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Premier League or Fantasy Premier League.
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