Ownership percentages tell you exactly how many squads need to react before the GW3 deadline. Here is the full breakdown of the most relevant availability concerns, ranked by selection, with a clear action on each.
Top ownership doubts
Ollie Watkins (AVL, 4.5% owned) – Unavailable
BBC Sport Football reports that Watkins has completed a £51m move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. With his status marked unavailable, he should be removed from FPL squads immediately. Action: Sell now, no exceptions.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (CRY, 2.5% owned) – Injured
Mateta is listed as injured. Planet FPL also flags uncertainty over his future at Crystal Palace amid transfer speculation, though that remains speculation rather than confirmed fact. Action: Sell or bench until his injury status clears.
Joe Rodon (LEE, 2.4% owned) – Injured
Rodon is listed as injured heading into GW3. Action: Hold if you have bench cover, otherwise consider a swap.
Moises Caicedo (CHE, 1.9% owned) – Doubt
Caicedo carries a doubt tag for GW3. Action: Hold and check press conferences closer to deadline.
Jamie Scarlett (TOT, 1.8% owned) – Unavailable
Scarlett is marked unavailable. Action: Sell or bench.
Richarlison (TOT, 1.7% owned) – Unavailable
The Guardian Football reports that Richarlison is not in Tottenham’s Premier League squad. Action: Sell, his unavailable status confirms he is not an option for GW3.
Beto (EVE, 1.6% owned) – Unavailable
The Guardian Football reports Beto has been sold to Fiorentina, which the report says creates attacking depth concerns for Everton. His status is unavailable for FPL purposes. Action: Sell immediately.
Other names to monitor
- Robert Sánchez (CHE, 1.4%) – Unavailable. Sell or bench.
- Aaron Dovin (COV, 1.4%) – Unavailable. Sell or bench.
- Jack Hinshelwood (BHA, 1.3%) – Doubt. Hold and monitor.
- Marco Palestra (CHE, 1.3%) – Doubt. Planet FPL notes he was absent from Chelsea’s squad in their 2-3 win at Fulham, which the outlet says should concern Fantasy owners. Hold with caution, watch team news closely.
- Ismaila Sarr (CRY, 1.2%) – Injured. BBC Sport Football suggested Sarr may be distracted and underperforming following the collapse of his proposed move to Liverpool, though that is the outlet’s opinion. Sell or bench given the injured status.
- Dan Burn (NEW, 1.1%) – Injured. Sell or bench.
- Nick Woltemade (NEW, 1.1%) – Unavailable. Sell or bench.
Returners worth bringing in
The data provided does not confirm any players returning from injury or suspension for GW3. Managers should treat any reported “returns” with caution until an official fit or available status is confirmed, and check the latest team news before making transfers based on rumour alone.
Bottom line
The clearest actions this week are the outright sells: Watkins, Richarlison, Beto, Scarlett, Sánchez, Dovin and Woltemade are all marked unavailable and should not occupy squad spots. The injured and doubtful names, Mateta, Rodon, Caicedo, Hinshelwood, Palestra, Sarr and Burn, require more nuanced calls based on your bench strength and remaining transfers.
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