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Take a look at the latest injury concerns and players to sell in Week 12 of the Premier League
The international break has not only brought us a congestion of matches, but has also generated a new set of concerns about injuries, yellow flags and doubts that will shape our decisions in GW12.
With key players taking knocks, minutes at risk, and several assets entering tougher games, this is one of those weeks where selling early can save you a headache later.
Whether you’re protecting your rank or preparing for a GW13 wildcard, here are five players you should consider sidelining or avoiding entirely this week, especially as some of them have injury uncertainty or face a sharp drop in level. FPL worth.
Gabriel (6.6m)
David Ornstein’s update was the confirmation FPL officials didn’t want: Gabriel looks set to miss a month or two after suffering an injury during the international break.
Arsenal’s defensive structure is strong enough that the owners of their other defenders won’t panic, but for Gabriel specifically, the decision is simple: it’s a sale.
This streak of games is too long to be benched and the position is too valuable to be left idle. The positive spin? Open the door to more reliable options.
Van Dijk, Muñoz or even Timber, who now looks certain to get minutes, offer clean sheet potential and stability that Gabriel cannot provide at the moment.
Antoine Semenyo (8.1m)
Semenyo is not a hard sell yet, but he is someone to keep a close eye on ahead of the GW12 deadline. He was transferred to Ghana after aggravating a left ATFL sprain, an injury that players can sometimes overcome, but the dreaded yellow flag always deserves attention.
Personally, I think he will make the squad, but we should get clearer information at Bournemouth’s press conference later this week.
If you are ruled out or even hint that you have doubts, the move is simple. Cunha and Mbeumo offer strong short-term value and are easy lateral transfers that won’t upset your structure.
Marc Guéhi (5.1m)
Guéhi is another name that carries a yellow flag and the signs are not ideal. He suffered a foot problem before half-time and reportedly did not take part in the final training sessions of Palace’s full squad.
That alone suggests he’s unlikely to appear in GW12. It’s worth waiting for Glasner’s press conference, but with the information we currently have, it seems sensible to plan for at least one losing game.
Fortunately, this doesn’t seem like a long-term problem. Starting in GW13, the expectation is that it will be available again. If you can bench him for a week, that’s fine, but if not, a short-term change may be necessary.
Viktor Gyökeres (8.9 m)
Information on Viktor Gyökeres is fairly sparse, with the only notable update being that he “remains a doubt over the weekend,” via @HandofArsenal.
Regardless of whether you make the team, this seems like a natural point to consider moving forward. Arsenal’s games take a more difficult turn and their recent form has not lived up to their early season promise.
With roster options like Mateta increasing in ownership and generating steady returns, sticking with Gyökeres carries more risk than reward at this point.
Even if he ends up available, this seems like the sensible time to jump ship before losing ground to managers who are already switching to fitter forwards.
Dan Burn (5.2m)
Burn’s red card puts him in the spotlight, but in reality, this applies to the majority of Newcastle’s defensive assets. His run of games is changing and the potential for clean sheets simply isn’t what it was at the start of the season.
With Bournemouth, Liverpool and Manchester United offering defensive options with better fixtures and lower ownership, now is a good time to re-evaluate your Newcastle selections.
Dan Burn’s owners will likely trade him immediately, but the logic extends to the rest of the defensive line. You’re not simply reacting to a red card, you’re getting ahead of a difficult stretch that could easily deplete the returns. Get ahead of the game while you can.
