FPL Injury Update: Isak, De Bruyne, Joao Pedro, Odegaard, Wissa Latest for GW5

Fantasy Premier League injury news

Isak in contention to return

Alexander Isak missed Newcastle’s win over Fulham through injury, but he could return for their clash with Brighton on Saturday. The Swedish striker missed pre-season and the first four games of the campaign, but he has stepped up his training. Eddie Howe said: “We’ll have to assess him closer to the game but he’s certainly made good progress.”

De Bruyne set to miss Arsenal clash

Kevin De Bruyne is set to miss Manchester City’s clash with Arsenal on Wednesday. The Belgian midfielder suffered an ankle injury in City’s win over Wolves and is expected to be out for around four weeks. Pep Guardiola said: “He’s not ready for Wednesday, I don’t think. We’ll see how he recovers.”

Joao Pedro a doubt

Joao Pedro is a doubt for Watford’s clash with Brighton on Saturday. The striker missed the Hornets’ defeat to Burnley last weekend with a hamstring injury. Claudio Ranieri said: “He has a little problem. We will see if he can recover.”

Odegaard out for a month

Martin Odegaard is out for a month with a calf injury. The Norwegian midfielder suffered the injury in Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United last weekend. Mikel Arteta said: “It’s a big blow for us. He’s a key player for us.”

Wissa ruled out for a month

Yoane Wissa is ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury. The Brentford striker suffered the injury in the Bees’ defeat to Manchester United last weekend. Thomas Frank said: “It’s a big blow for us. He’s one of our best players.”