Friday press-conference roundup — 9 October 2026. The GW6 deadline is 11:00 BST on Saturday 10 October.
If you only read one injury article before making transfers, this is the one.
15 things that changed today
- Palmer is available.
- João Pedro is available.
- Reece James is available.
- Gakpo is OUT.
- Isak is OUT.
- Haaland is FIT.
- Tzolis is OUT for weeks.
- Havertz faces a late test.
- Konsa faces a late test.
- Kostoulas is fit.
- Mitoma remains out.
- Šeško is out.
- Dorgu is out for several weeks.
- Pedro Porro is out.
- Mateta and Dean Henderson miss GW6.
Forest also lost Igor Jesus and Milenkovic, while Neco Williams is doubtful.
Chelsea: biggest positive swing
Earlier in the week, Palmer and João Pedro were still injury decisions.
They are now available.
That changes Wildcards, captaincy, Start/Sit and forward replacements.
Latest FPL news
Liverpool: biggest negative swing
Gakpo and Isak are both ruled out.
That removes two popular FPL assets and makes Liverpool's attack harder to predict against City.
Arsenal
Tzolis is out for weeks.
Havertz and Konsa will be assessed late.
Saka remains the cleanest attacking route and one of the best captains.
Man City
Haaland is ready for Liverpool.
The Norway substitution can now be treated as workload management rather than an active injury concern.
Brighton
Kostoulas is fit.
Mitoma and Minteh remain out.
What to do now
Confirmed out
Act if you cannot cover them.
Confirmed fit
Reassess as normal picks.
Late test
Wait.
The deadline is close enough that information is more valuable than an early £0.1m move.
OneFPL verdict
The biggest corrections to earlier-week thinking are:
Palmer UP. João Pedro UP. Haaland safe. Gakpo OUT. Isak OUT. Tzolis OUT.
FAQ
What are the biggest GW6 press-conference updates?
Palmer and João Pedro are fit; Gakpo and Isak are out; Haaland is fit; Tzolis is out; Havertz and Konsa face late tests.
When is the GW6 deadline?
Saturday 10 October at 11:00 BST.
Should I make transfers before the final checks?
Only for confirmed absences or when price movement genuinely blocks your plan.
Deadline summary
For GW6, avoid overreacting to ownership or old flags. Use the latest club information, prioritise secure minutes and make sure the transfer strengthens more than one Gameweek where possible. If two options remain close, prefer the player with the clearer role and easier path to 70–90 minutes. OneFPL's Team News, Player Lab, Fixtures and Planner can be used together for the final check.