FPL GW27 Injury & Suspension Watchlist: Deadline Day Panic Guide
Complete GW27 injury and suspension watchlist for FPL managers — Haaland fitness, Bruno G out 8-10 weeks, Bizot suspension, and all replacement options analyzed.
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With the GW27 deadline on Friday, February 21st at 1:30pm, FPL managers are sweating over several major injury and suspension concerns. From Bruno Guimarães' devastating hamstring blow to Bizot's red card suspension and lingering questions over Haaland's fitness, this gameweek's team news could make or break your rank.
We've compiled every injury update from the latest press conferences, FPL API data, and official Premier League sources to help you navigate the deadline panic.
🚨 URGENT: Priority Transfer
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle) - 11.8% OWNERSHIP
Status: Hamstring injury - OUT until April 11th
Impact: Affects over 1 million FPL teams
This is the #1 priority transfer for GW27. Bruno G is confirmed out for 8-10 weeks with a hamstring tear, making him a must-sell at £7.0m with 11.8% ownership.
Quick Action: Downgrade to Caicedo (£5.7m) or Mainoo (£4.6m) and bank the funds.
📖 Full analysis and replacement options below
⚠️ MONITOR CLOSELY (High Ownership)
Bizot (Brighton) - SUSPENDED UNTIL FEB 27
Status: Confirmed suspension
Ownership: 0.4% TSB
Gameweek 27 Status: ❌ Unavailable
The Brighton goalkeeper received a straight red card for a professional foul and is suspended for GW27, GW28, and GW29. According to the official Premier League injury list, Bizot won't return until after February 27th.
Replacement Options:
With minimal ownership at 0.4%, most managers aren't affected. If you do own him, Brighton's backup options or pivoting to other budget keepers makes sense:
- Raya (£6.0m) - Arsenal's premium keeper with strong fixtures after GW27
- José Sá (£4.5m) - Wolves have good defensive fixtures
- Kelleher (£4.6m) - Brentford's keeper offers budget stability
💡 Our Take: With only 0.4% ownership, most managers aren't affected. If you do own Bizot, consider downgrading to a £4.5m keeper and using the funds elsewhere in your squad.
Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle) - OUT 8-10 WEEKS
Status: Hamstring injury (confirmed by Eddie Howe)
Ownership: 11.8% TSB
Return Date: Expected April 11th
The biggest injury blow of gameweek 26. Newcastle's talisman limped off against Villa with a hamstring tear that manager Eddie Howe confirmed will sideline him until April.
At £7.0m and 11.8% ownership, this is a must-sell situation affecting over 1 million teams.
Replacement Options:
At the £5.0m-£7.0m price point, here are your best pivots:
| Player | Price | Team | Form | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caicedo | £5.7m | Chelsea | 3.2 | 8.0% |
| Mainoo | £4.6m | Man Utd | 4.0 | 1.2% |
| Douglas Luiz | £6.3m | Villa | Strong | Mid |
Compare these midfielders with our full player database.
💡 Our Take: Caicedo (£5.7m) is the standout replacement. Chelsea have excellent fixtures from GW28 onwards, and he's in good form. The £7.0m → £5.7m downgrade also banks you £1.3m for upgrades elsewhere.
For maximum budget savings, Mainoo (£4.6m) offers incredible value at £2.4m cheaper with strong recent form (4.0), though Man United's consistency remains a concern.
Havertz (Arsenal) - 50% DOUBT
Status: Muscle injury
Ownership: 0.9% TSB (⚠️ LOW OWNERSHIP)
GW27 Fixture: Tottenham (A)
Arteta labeled Havertz's muscle issue as giving him a "50% chance of playing" according to the latest FPL team news. At just 0.9% ownership, this affects very few managers.
The Dilemma:
- If he plays, Arsenal away at Tottenham is a tough fixture but the North London Derby can produce goals
- If he doesn't, you've wasted a starting spot on a £7.3m midfielder
- Arsenal team news will be clearer Thursday evening, giving you less than 24 hours before the Friday deadline
Replacement Options (if you must sell):
- Bruno Fernandes - Man United's captain with consistent returns
- Eze - Arsenal midfielder alternative at similar price point
- Douglas Luiz (£6.3m) - Villa midfielder vs Leeds (H)
💡 Our Take: With minimal ownership at 0.9%, most managers don't need to worry. If you do own him, HOLD and monitor Thursday's team sheets if you have bench cover. The away fixture at Spurs isn't ideal anyway, so benching him might be wise even if fit.
Use our live squad builder to model both scenarios before the deadline.
⚠️ INJURY WATCH: Monitor Closely
Erling Haaland (Man City) - FITNESS CONCERN
Status: Knee injury - 75% chance of playing
Ownership: 68.6% TSB (🔥 ESSENTIAL)
GW27 Fixture: Newcastle (H)
Pep's cryptic press conference update mentioned Haaland has a knee issue with a 75% chance of playing. He was substituted early at Liverpool (precautionary).
Risk Assessment:
- At 75% chance, he's more likely to play than not
- Newcastle (H) is an excellent fixture for Haaland if fit
- At 68.6% ownership, selling Haaland is template suicide unless he's confirmed out
- Man City have FA Cup fixtures to manage, but Haaland is crucial for league games
IF HAALAND IS RULED OUT:
Your premium striker pivots:
- Isak (£10.3m) - Liverpool's striker (check his GW27 fixture)
- Watkins (£8.6m) - Villa striker with Leeds (H), frees up £6.3m
💡 Our Take: Do not sell unless Pep confirms he's out on Thursday. At 68.6% ownership, selling Haaland is template suicide. With a 75% chance of playing and Newcastle (H) as the fixture, the upside massively outweighs the risk. Monitor Thursday's training reports and pressers closely, and have a backup plan ready, but expect him to start.
Mateta (Crystal Palace) - OUT "WEEKS"
Status: Knee injury, no surgery needed
Ownership: 7.1% TSB
Return Date: Unknown (Glasner said "weeks, not months")
Palace's popular striker option at £7.5m picked up a knee injury that will keep him out for "several weeks" according to manager Oliver Glasner. At 7.1% ownership, this affects a decent number of managers.
Replacement: Budget forwards in the £7.0m-£8.0m range include Watkins (£8.6m) or downgrade to cheaper options to fund upgrades elsewhere.
Cash (Aston Villa) - 75% CHANCE
Status: Knee injury
Ownership: 11.4% TSB
GW27 Fixture: Leeds (H)
Emery rated Cash's availability at 75%, meaning he'll likely be assessed Friday morning. Villa's right-back has been a popular defender choice at £4.9m.
Contingency Plan:
If Cash is ruled out, Maatsen (£4.2m) offers Villa defensive coverage £0.7m cheaper for the Leeds home fixture.
🔒 CONFIRMED SUSPENSIONS
Romero (Tottenham) - 4-MATCH BAN
Status: Serious foul play red card
Ownership: 3.5% TSB
Return: GW31
Spurs' center-back begins a 4-game suspension for his reckless challenge on Sunday. At £5.0m and just 3.5% ownership, this affects relatively few managers. With Tottenham's defensive crisis (Udogie, Porro, Davies, Danso, Bentancur all out), Spurs assets are completely off-limits.
📋 Long-Term Injury List (DO NOT OWN)
These players remain out and should not be in your squad:
| Player | Team | Injury | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merino | Arsenal | Foot | Unknown |
| Tielemans | Aston Villa | Ankle | Apr 11 |
| Hwang Hee-chan | Wolves | Calf | GW28-29 |
| Odobert | Spurs | ACL | Season |
| Sels | Forest | Groin | GW27-28 |
| Wood | Forest | Knee | Unknown |
🔄 Smart Transfer Strategy for GW27
Priority 1: Remove Bruno G (11.8% Ownership)
With confirmation he's out until April 11th, there's zero reason to hold. This affects over 1 million teams. Pivot to Caicedo (£5.7m) and bank £1.3m, or go budget with Mainoo (£4.6m) and save £2.4m for upgrades.
Priority 2: Monitor Haaland Thursday (68.6% Ownership!)
The Norwegian striker has a 75% chance of playing with a knee issue. At nearly 70% ownership, this is the biggest template concern. Monitor Thursday's press conferences and training reports closely.
- If confirmed fit: Essential hold, Newcastle (H) is an excellent fixture
- If ruled out: Immediate pivot to Watkins (£8.6m) or Isak (£10.3m)
Priority 3: Cash Owners - Have Plan B Ready (11.4% Ownership)
With a 75% chance of playing, Cash will probably feature vs Leeds (H). But if Friday's presser rules him out, pivot to Maatsen (£4.2m) to maintain Villa defensive coverage for £0.7m less.
Priority 4: Low-Ownership Concerns
Mateta (7.1%), Romero (3.5%), Havertz (0.9%), and Bizot (0.4%) have low ownership. Only make moves if you personally own these players - don't chase template shifts here.
🎯 Replacement Summary Table
| Position | Player OUT | Price | Top Replacement | Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKP | Bizot | £4.2m | José Sá | £4.5m | -£0.3m |
| DEF | Cash (doubt) | £4.9m | Maatsen | £4.2m | +£0.7m |
| MID | Bruno G | £7.0m | Caicedo | £5.7m | +£1.3m |
| MID | Havertz (doubt) | £7.3m | Douglas Luiz | £6.3m | +£1.0m |
| FWD | Mateta | £7.5m | Watkins | £8.6m | -£1.1m |
Banking savings: If you execute strategic replacements (Bruno G to Caicedo + Cash to Maatsen), you could bank +£2.0m for upgrades elsewhere.
📊 Press Conference Watch
Key Updates to Monitor Before Deadline:
- Thursday 19:00 - Pep Guardiola presser (Haaland update)
- Thursday 20:00 - Arsenal team news (Havertz confirmation)
- Friday 12:30 - Emery presser (Cash final status)
We'll update our live team news tracker as information breaks.
✅ Final Recommendations
MUST SELL (High Ownership):
- ❌ Bruno Guimarães (11.8% TSB - out until April 11th)
MONITOR & DECIDE THURSDAY:
- ⏳ Haaland (68.6% TSB - 75% chance, knee injury concern)
- 🔍 Cash (11.4% TSB - 75% chance, assess Friday)
LOW PRIORITY (Minimal Ownership):
- ⚠️ Bizot (0.4% TSB - suspended 3 games)
- ⚠️ Havertz (0.9% TSB - 50% chance)
- ⚠️ Mateta (7.1% TSB - out weeks)
- ⚠️ Romero (3.5% TSB - 4-match ban)
SAFE TO HOLD:
- ✅ Players with 100% availability and no injury flags
- ✅ Anyone not listed above
💬 Community Panic Check
According to r/FantasyPL trends:
- 471 upvotes on the Bruno G injury thread — with 11.8% ownership (1M+ teams), mass panic is justified
- 493 upvotes on Bizot's red card — despite only 0.4% ownership, the drama is real
- Haaland at 68.6% — any fitness concern creates template anxiety across the entire community
- Cash at 11.4% — Villa defenders are popular, Friday's presser will be crucial
The community is in cautious transfer mode — Bruno G is the only confirmed urgent move, but everyone's watching Haaland's Thursday training report.
🔗 Useful Tools
📊 Plan Your Transfers: Use our smart transfer planner to model replacements
📈 Check Player Stats: Browse our player database for detailed analytics
⚽ Scout Replacements: Find budget gems with our differential finder
📅 Fixture Planning: Check our fixture difficulty tool for the next 6 gameweeks
Got questions about specific injuries or need replacement help? Drop a comment below or join the discussion on our community forum!
🚨 Deadline: Friday February 21st, 1:30pm — Don't leave it late!
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