FPL injury update: Saka, Garnacho, Havertz, Isak, Mazraoui, Alisson, Konsa latest for GW8

The latest round of Premier League fixtures will kick off later today with FPL players running out of time to lock in their picks. Several clubs are fielding injury concerns, meaning FPL managers will need to choose wisely ahead of tomorrow’s 11am deadline.

Express Sport provides a helping hand with a list of players who might not be available for Gameweek 8…

Bukayo Saka

Saka limped off with an injury during England’s defeat to Greece over the international break. He later withdrew from the squad but is said to be ‘hopeful’ about being fit to face Bournemouth this weekend.

Ahead of England’s win over Finland, which Saka missed, interim boss Lee Carsley said: “Bukayo would have been close but it would have been unfair to take a risk with him. He’s a positive person and I expect him to be fine.”

Alejandro Garnacho

Garnacho was forced to withdraw from the Argentina squad due to a knee injury. He later took to social media to hint at a swift return to action, which suggests he could feature for Manchester United against Brentford.

“I had knee problems in the last two matches and I won’t be able to be with the national team,” he wrote on Instagram. “But I hope to recover so I can be on the next date [against Paraguay and Peru in November].”

Kai Havertz

Havertz is expected to be available for Arsenal this weekend, according to the Evening Standard. The versatile forward withdrew from the squad because of a knee injury but looks set to play against Bournemouth.

Announcing his withdrawal, Germany said: “Kai Havertz will miss the upcoming international matches due to knee problems. Get well soon, Kai.”

Alexander Isak

Isak has missed Newcastle’s last three games after suffering a foot injury in their victory over Wolves. He was not named in the Sweden squad over the international break but could be in contention to feature against Brighton this weekend.

The 25-year-old has returned to training and will be hoping to be given the green light to play against the Seagulls.

Noussair Mazraoui

Mazraoui is expected to be out for a few more weeks following a minor heart procedure earlier this month. He underwent surgery after experiencing palpitations but is expected to make a full recovery.

Morocco manager Walid Regragui is hoping for Mazraoui to return before the next international break. He said: “Mazraoui is not suffering from a dangerous illness. We hope he will be with us in the next camp in November.”

Alisson Becker

Alisson is expected to miss Liverpool’s upcoming game against Chelsea after picking up an injury against Crystal Palace. Speaking after the game, Arne Slot suggested that Caoimhin Kelleher would be drafted in for at least a few weeks.

“What we do know is that if a player walks off like he did, that normally means that he is not in the Brazil squad and I don’t expect him to be in the team in the first game we play after [the international break],” said the Liverpool boss.

“We have to wait and see but it is going to take a few weeks, I assume, for him to be back.”

Ezri Konsa

Konsa withdrew from the England squad because of a hamstring injury he picked up against Manchester United. The problem is not thought to be serious but could still keep him out of this weekend’s game against Fulham.

It remains to be seen if Unai Emery will decide to rest Konsa with the aim of introducing him when Villa face Bournemouth later this month.