Updated 9 October 2026 after the final pre-GW6 press conference. Cody Gakpo and Alexander Isak are both confirmed out against Manchester City, while Jeremy Jacquet is fit and Federico Chiesa could return.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Gakpo | OUT | SELLABLE / bench |
| Alexander Isak | OUT | SELLABLE / bench |
| Jeremy Jacquet | Available | Defensive depth restored |
| Federico Chiesa | Possible return | Minutes risk |
Gakpo: the uncertainty is over
The ankle injury had been described as something he was managing, but the final club update is decisive: he will not play against Manchester City. Owners with a strong bench can hold if the absence proves short. Managers who need an immediate starter can sell. Do not leave him in the XI hoping for a late recovery.
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Isak: same GW6 outcome, different injury
Isak's thigh problem is described as small, but a muscle issue is still enough to rule him out. Because City is a difficult fixture, some owners can hold through one absence rather than spend a transfer. On Wildcard, however, there is little reason to select an unavailable premium forward.
Liverpool attack becomes harder to predict
Removing Gakpo and Isak at the same time changes Liverpool's attacking structure. That may create minutes for Chiesa or other attackers, but it does not automatically create a safe FPL pick. Role and match fitness still matter.
Replacement strategy
Forward owners should compare Wissa, Garcia, Barry and Igor Thiago. Gakpo owners have a deeper midfield market and should not match price mechanically. The best replacement is the one that improves your squad over several Gameweeks.
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
Both are confirmed OUT. Owners can hold if a one-week benching is easy; Wildcard managers should remove them. Fresh buyers should obviously avoid.
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FAQ
Are Gakpo and Isak out of GW6?
Yes. Liverpool confirmed both will miss Manchester City.
Are the injuries long term?
The manager said neither currently looks long term, but both are unavailable for GW6.
Who can replace them?
Forwards can compare Wissa, Barry, Garcia and Igor Thiago; Gakpo owners have several healthy mid-priced midfield routes.
