February 2026 FPL Injury News ahead of GW27

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The FPL flag list has been busy in February so here’s a club-by-club roundup of FPL player injury and suspension news in February brought to you by FISO. (FISO was founded over 25 years ago in 2000 and is the longest-running UK fantasy sports online community – Independent, community-driven fantasy football analysis since before FPL existed!)

Arsenal

  • Bukayo Saka (13 Feb) – Flag removed, available again after a hip issue (was 50%).
  • Kai Havertz (13 Feb) – Yellow flag, muscle issue (50% chance).
  • Leandro Trossard (13 Feb) – Flag removed, available again after a muscle issue (was 75%).
  • Martin Ødegaard (13 Feb) – Flag removed, available again after a muscle issue (was 50%).
  • Mikel Merino Zazón (2 Feb) – Red flag, ruled out with a foot problem (return unknown).

FPL impact: Saka’s return is big. Havertz is the main pre-deadline sweat; Merino is a clear avoid.

Aston Villa

  • Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha dos Santos (12 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after a knock (was 25%).
  • Ben Broggio (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Kadan Young (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Lino da Cruz Sousa (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Marco Bizot (15 Feb) – Red flag, suspended until 27 Feb.
  • Matty Cash (12 Feb) – Yellow flag, knee issue (75% chance).
  • Ollie Watkins (6 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after hamstring issue (was 75%).
  • Ross Barkley (2 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after match-fitness concern (was 75%).

FPL impact: Watkins being cleared matters most. Cash is the only meaningful minutes-risk doubt here.

Bournemouth

  • Akinmboni (13 Feb) – Yellow flag, match fitness concern (75% chance).
  • David Brooks (7 Feb) – Flag removed, available again after match-fitness concern (was 75%).
  • Romain Faivre (6 Feb) – Moved club permanently (not selectable).
  • Tyler Adams (11 Feb) – Flag removed, available again after match-fitness concern (was 50%).
  • Will Dennis (3 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).

FPL impact: Mostly squad-depth notes; Akinmboni is the only active doubt.

Brentford

  • Benjamin Arthur (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Frank Onyeka (3 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Kevin Schade (11 Feb) – Suspension flag cleared (back available after ban).
  • Kristoffer Ajer (2 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after ankle issue (was 75%).
  • Mikkel Damsgaard (2 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after knee issue (was 75%).
  • Reiss Nelson (11 Feb) – Red flag cleared (ineligibility/availability note resolved).

FPL impact: Damsgaard/Ajer being available helps. Schade’s ban ending is relevant if anyone was monitoring him as a punt.

Brighton

  • Ayari (6 Feb) – Red flag, out with a shoulder injury (return unknown).
  • Brajan Gruda (2 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Diego Gómez Amarilla (6 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after a knock (was 75%).
  • Jan Paul van Hecke (10 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after hamstring issue (was 75%).
  • Joe Knight (6 Feb) – Moved club permanently (not selectable).
  • Mats Wieffer (14 Feb) – Red flag cleared, available again (toe issue).
  • Matt O’Riley (8 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Solly March (6 Feb) – Upgraded from out to a yellow flag (match fitness concern, was 25%).
  • Tom Watson (2 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).

FPL impact: Wieffer/van Hecke clearing improves depth. March is still a minutes-risk. Ayari is the main injury absence.

Burnley

  • Axel Tuanzebe (10 Feb) – Yellow flag, Achilles issue (25% chance).
  • James Ward-Prowse (7 Feb) – Red flag cleared (availability restriction resolved).
  • Oliver Sonne (2 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).

FPL impact: Tuanzebe is the notable doubt; otherwise quiet.

Chelsea

  • Aarón Anselmino (3 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Andrey Nascimento dos Santos (9 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after a knock (was 75%).
  • Dário Luís Essugo (14 Feb) – Upgraded to yellow flag (knock, 50% chance).
  • Filip Jörgensen (4 Feb) – Yellow flag, knock (75% chance).
  • Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (6 Feb) – Downgraded to red flag (hamstring, return unknown).
  • Mamadou Sarr (3 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Marc Cucurella Saseta (11 Feb) – Yellow flag, hamstring issue (75% chance).
  • Pedro Lomba Neto (7 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after a knock (was 75%).
  • Reece James (14 Feb) – Flag removed, recovered from illness (was 75%).
  • Tosin Adarabioyo (14 Feb) – Flag removed after match-fitness concern (was 75%).

FPL impact: Reece James being back is the headline. Cucurella/Essugo are the late checks. Bynoe-Gittens is a clear avoid.

Crystal Palace

  • Borna Sosa (6 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after muscle issue (was 50%).
  • Daichi Kamada (6 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after hamstring issue (was 50%).
  • Danny Imray (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • J. Rak-Sakyi (3 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta (6 Feb) – Red flag, out with a knee injury (return unknown).
  • Justin Devenny (10 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after ankle issue (was 50%).

FPL impact: Mateta is the big one (major relevance for Palace attack). Others are mostly depth/availability.

Everton

  • Elijah Campbell (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Jake O’Brien (11 Feb) – Red flag, suspended until 28 Feb.
  • Martin Sherif (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Roman Dixon (6 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Vitalii Mykolenko (6 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after a knock (was 75%).

FPL impact: Mykolenko returning helps defensive options; O’Brien suspension is the main negative.

Fulham

  • Kenny Tete (2 Feb) – Flag removed after match-fitness concern (was 75%).
  • Oscar Bobb (5 Feb) – Red flag cleared, available again (hamstring return).
  • Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho (6 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after hamstring issue (was 50%).
  • Samuel Chukwueze (2 Feb) – Flag removed after personal reasons (was 75%).
  • Steven Benda (4 Feb) – Moved out on loan (not selectable).
  • Tom Cairney (14 Feb) – Upgraded to yellow flag (calf issue, 50% chance).

FPL impact: Muniz back is useful for budget forward planning. Cairney is the only active doubt.

Leeds

  • Anton Stach (14 Feb) – Upgraded to yellow flag (hip issue, 50% chance).
  • Daniel James (7 Feb) – Flag removed after match-fitness concern (was 75%).
  • Jaka Bijol (7 Feb) – Flag removed after match-fitness concern (was 75%).
  • Lukas Nmecha (7 Feb) – Flag removed after hamstring issue (was 25%).
  • Pascal Struijk (14 Feb) – Upgraded to yellow flag (hip issue, 50% chance).

FPL impact: Two 50% hip doubts (Stach/Struijk) are the key GW27 watch-outs; Daniel James being available helps Leeds attack.

Liverpool

  • Dominik Szoboszlai (11 Feb) – Suspension flag cleared (available again).
  • Endo (14 Feb) – Downgraded to red flag (foot injury, return unknown).
  • Joe Gomez (12 Feb) – Flag removed, back available after a knock (was 75%).

FPL impact: Endo being out affects midfield depth; Gomez returning helps defensive rotation.

Newcastle

Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães is reportedly expected to miss around two months with a hamstring injury.

FPL impact: If you own him, plan an exit. Newcastle’s midfield structure and chance creation could shift noticeably with Tonali the like for like replacement (and already helped himself to 2 goals in yesterday’s FA Cup 4th round win at Aston Villa).

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