Major deadline update — 9 October 2026. This page now reflects Friday's final GW6 press conferences and official deadline analysis.
The key update is simple:
João Pedro is available for Bournemouth.
That changes this page from injury speculation into a normal FPL decision.
Owners
The hold case is now much stronger.
If you were only selling because of the knee issue, that reason has weakened.
Fresh buyers
He is buyable again.
But compare:
- price;
- expected minutes;
- Barry/Garcia/Wissa alternatives;
- what the saving changes elsewhere.
Wildcard
A Chelsea double-up with Palmer is now viable.
The question is concentration, not fitness.
Start/Sit
If you own João Pedro, start him unless late news changes the expected XI.
A confirmed-fit forward at home to Bournemouth should not normally sit behind a weaker bench option.
Price context
João Pedro remains the most-sold player of GW6 in the latest official snapshot.
That selling pressure happened before Friday's final confirmation.
Do not treat other managers' earlier transfers as fresh evidence.
OneFPL verdict
Upgrade from WAIT to HOLD / BUYABLE.
The injury is no longer the main reason to sell.
FAQ
Is João Pedro fit?
Yes. Chelsea say he has trained and is ready.
Should owners still sell?
Not automatically. The injury uncertainty has reduced.
Can he start?
He is available; the exact starting XI remains a manager decision.
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.