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International break, first results: goals for Haaland and Gyökeres, worry for Isak

The first Nations League games have delivered goals and a couple of uncomfortable calls for FPL managers. Here is what has changed before Gameweek 6.

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What have the international results changed for FPL Gameweek 6?

Erling Haaland has scored three goals in Norway's first two Nations League games, and Viktor Gyökeres has scored in both Sweden matches. Alexander Isak scored against Romania before returning to Liverpool injured; Cody Gakpo and Kai Havertz have also left their national teams for treatment. This roundup covers selected results through 29 September 2026, with FPL flags checked on 30 September. There are more internationals before the Premier League returns on 10 October.

The first batch of games has produced a particularly awkward twist: Haaland and Isak were both on the scoresheet, then Isak came home before their clubs' meeting at Anfield. Arsenal face a different question. Gyökeres scored just as the forward picked ahead of him this season, Havertz, was injured.

Which FPL players scored or were injured in the first matches?

  • Norway 3–2 Denmark, 24 September: Haaland scored twice and Fulham's Oscar Bobb added the other Norway goal. The Premier League's international roundup records both Premier League players' contributions.
  • Netherlands 1–1 Germany, 24 September: Liverpool's Cody Gakpo equalised for the Netherlands. Havertz went off after 30 minutes and subsequently returned to Arsenal. The Premier League confirmed the sequence.
  • Sweden 2–1 Romania, 25 September: Isak opened the scoring and Gyökeres struck the winner before half-time. UEFA's Matchday 1 report records both goals.
  • England 2–3 Spain, 26 September: England led 2–1 at half-time through Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, but missed a penalty before Spain's second-half comeback. UEFA's match report gives the scorers and sequence.
  • Norway 1–2 Portugal and Germany 0–1 Greece, 27 September: Haaland scored again, but Gonçalo Ramos won the game for Portugal; Greece earned its first victory over Germany. UEFA's Sunday roundup covers both matches.
  • Czechia 0–2 England, 29 September: Gordon and Kane scored again as England recovered from the Spain defeat. UEFA's Matchday 2 report describes the win against ten men.

These are selected games with a Premier League or FPL connection, rather than every result from the international window. UEFA's full fixture and result list carries the rest.

Isak scored, then left Sweden's camp

Isak's goal against Romania would have been a neat way to build toward Liverpool versus Manchester City. Instead, Liverpool announced on 27 September that he had returned from Sweden with a minor injury. Liverpool ruled him out of Sweden's other three matches in this window and said its medical staff would assess him.

Liverpool have given no return date in that statement. The official FPL feed still marked Isak doubtful for GW6 on 30 September. Its chance-of-playing label is provisional. Isak owners have time to wait for Liverpool's assessment before choosing a replacement. The clubs meet on Sunday 11 October, according to the GW6 fixtures.

Liverpool also have a concern over Gakpo. He left the Netherlands' win over Serbia after 17 minutes with an ankle injury and returned to his club, according to the Premier League's 29 September update. FPL marked him doubtful on 30 September too.

Haaland, meanwhile, has scored twice against Denmark and once against Portugal. His international finishing adds to an already productive league start, but it does not settle the captaincy call for a visit to Anfield. That decision belongs with the GW6 matchups and the team news nearer the deadline, not a three-goal international tally alone.

Gyökeres has two goals; Arsenal still need a Havertz update

Gyökeres followed his winner against Romania with another goal against Poland on 28 September, as the Premier League's roundup confirms. He entered the break with only 29 league minutes for Arsenal. Two scoring appearances for Sweden give him something to take back to his club, where Havertz's fitness could open a place.

Havertz left Germany's 1–1 draw with the Netherlands after 30 minutes and returned to Arsenal for treatment. The Premier League report, updated on 29 September, says Arsenal had not issued an official update. FPL still flagged him as doubtful on 30 September. Arsenal host Leeds on Saturday 10 October; Gyökeres needs a place in that starting XI to turn his international form into an FPL opportunity.

Sunderland's Brian Brobbey went off shortly after Havertz in the Netherlands–Germany game with an apparent hamstring problem, according to the Premier League report. FPL still marked him doubtful on 30 September. Sunderland host Brighton in GW6, so his owners also have a fitness decision ahead of the deadline.

What should an FPL manager do before GW6?

The September–October break runs until 6 October. The official FPL data lists the GW6 deadline as 10 October at 10:00 UTC, or 11:00 BST. Two more rounds of Nations League matches and the returning players' club assessments can still change the picture.

If you own Isak, Gakpo or Havertz, check which bench player would start for you if their club cannot clear them. Gyökeres has made his case with two Sweden goals, but buying him now still means betting on Arsenal's next selection. If several places in your squad need repair, the GW6 Wildcard versus free transfers guide helps put those problems against the moves you have banked.

The meeting at Anfield is eleven days away. Haaland has three more international goals. Whether Isak will be there to answer him is now a question for Liverpool's medical staff. The latest fixtures and player board are on FootieGuide Fantasy.