KIKO FEMENIA NEWS

Stays in starting XI Femenia (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Southampton.

Impact Femenia stays in the starting XI Sunday despite removing himself in the 30th minute only a few days ago. It's unclear how fit he is, but he's in the XI and is expected to have a majority role on set pieces again. The question is his fitness after that most recent performance.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits injured Thursday Femenia was forced off in the 30th minute of Thursday's match against Wolves because of an undisclosed injury.

Impact It was a brutal first half for Watford on Thursday, as they entered the break down three goals in addition to Femenia being subbed off. On a short week, it's not a good sign for Femenia and it doesn't help that Jeremy Ngakia is injured, as well. It's possible Christian Kabasele moves into the XI with Craig Cathcart moving to right-back.

MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists on Sunday Femenia had an assist while crossing four times (one accurate), creating two chances, making an interception and two tackles (winning both) during Sunday's 3-2 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Femenia set up Cucho Hernandez in the 11th minute, assisting Watford's first goal of the match. The assist was the fifth of the season for the fullback while his four crosses were the team-high total in the loss.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Femenia is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Arsenal.

Impact Femenia returns after dealing with an undisclosed injury in the buildup to the match. The fullback starts in the Watford back line for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Arsenal Femenia (undisclosed) is in contention against Arsenal on Sunday.

Impact Femenia has racked up 37 crosses (seven accurate), 21 corners and one assist in his last five contests. If cleared to play, the right-back should continue to serve as the primary corner taker moving forward, making him a top-end fantasy target heading into Sunday's matchup.

MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Man United Femenia is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Manchester United because of a slight knock.

Impact Femenia misses out Saturday with Jeremy Ngakia getting a start at right-back in a tough spot. Femenia had an exclusive role on corners for Watford, so that role will have to go elsewhere, possibly to Tom Cleverley and Imran Louza, who both remain in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth assist of season Femenia had an assist while crossing seven times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to Crystal Palace.

Impact Femenia set up Moussa Sissoko in the 18th minute assisting Watford's lone goal. The assist was the fourth of the season for the fullback while he led Watford in crosses and chances created in the loss.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nine crosses in loss Femenia sent in nine crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brighton.

Impact Femenia kept his duty on set-pieces and was a solid fantasy play off that volume alone. The right-back isn't exceptional, nor is Watford particularly good, but his floor is safe. Femenia will be a reliable, if underwhelming, option against Aston Villa next time out.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays off bench in draw Femenia (hamstring) played 24 minutes off the bench and assisted in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle.

Impact Femenia made an immediate impact Saturday after coming off the bench and he figures to take back his starting role with a couple more days of training. The right-back only has 12 appearances this season, but he already has three assists, which is one fewer than what he had in 37 Champions appearances last season.

JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle denied crucial EPL win by late Watford equalizer

Joao Pedro snatched a victory from Newcastle’s grasp by scoring in the 88th minute to earn Watford a 1-1 draw in an English Premier League game between relegation rivals

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Training ahead of Newcastle trip Femenia (hamstring) has been training in full ahead of Saturday's trip to Newcastle.

Impact Femenia may only have to miss one league match with his hamstring issue, which is a positive sign. Of course, returning too soon from a hamstring injury sometimes isn't a good idea, so he's not guaranteed to make the XI Saturday in his first match back after Craig Cathcart started there against Tottenham.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to train next week Femenia (hamstring) is hopeful to join full training next week, according to the team.

Impact Femenia has only missed one match with his hamstring tweak, so the good news is that it's a minor issue. He'll hope to train next week, but that still puts him in doubt for the Jan. 15 contest. Prior to injury, he started seven-straight matches at right-back under Claudio Ranieri.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Tottenham Femenia (hamstring) will be out for Saturday's clash with Tottenham, Watford announced Friday.

Impact Femenia will be out for Saturday's clash as he recovers from a hamstring issue picked up against West Ham. The defender will hope to make his return later in January, against Newcastle United. Imran Louza could be a replacement for him against Spurs.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

West Ham thrashes Watford 4-1, up to 5th in Premier League

West Ham ended a five-match winless run in all competitions by securing a 4-1 victory in the Premier League over a depleted Watford team that was playing its first game in 16 days...

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leaves injured against West Ham Femenia was forced off at the end of the first half of Tuesday's match against West Ham with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Femenia had started the last six matches at right-back and has started whenever available this season, but it's his third injury already. Imran Louza came on for him against West Ham, but Watford will likely turn elsewhere next match if needed. That being the case, it's unclear who will be available for Saturday's game against Tottenham.

DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in rout Femenia provided one assist on one chance created during Saturday's 4-1 win over Manchester United.

Impact Femenia earned his second assist of the season during Saturday's win. The right-back did well assist on his only chance created. Femenia has limited offensive upside, but is a relatively consistent starter when healthy.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts on Sunday Femenia is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Arsenal.

Impact Femenia returns after missing the past two matches due to a hip injury. The defender takes up a role at right back for Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training fully ahead of Arsenal trip Femenia (hip) has returned to full training and should be an option Sunday against Arsenal.

Impact Femenia has missed the last two matches with a hip issue, but it looks like he's good to go again. Prior to injury, he started four-straight matches at right-back and the thought is that if he's ready to start, he'll be back in the XI against Arsenal, taking the spot of Jeremy Ngakia.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in doubt Femenia (hip) -- who missed Saturday's matchup with Everton -- remains questionable ahead of the club's matchup with Southampton on Saturday.

Impact After missing the first four matches of the season due to injury, Femenia is set for his second multi-match absence if he can't play against Southampton. In his stead, Jeremy Ngakia should maintain his place at right-back in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2021 • SKY.COM

Doubt to face Everton Femenia suffered a knock above his hip last weekend and is considered a doubt for Saturday's trip to Everton.

Impact Femenia has started the last four matches at right-back and was building up his fitness, but it looks like another issue could keep him out. If he's forced to miss time, Watford have a number of choices to fill in at full-back with Jeremy Ngakia being the last one to feature on the right side before Femenia.

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Newcastle match Femenia (undisclosed) is back in full training and will be available for Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Impact This was expected to be the case for Femenia, who picked up a knock last weekend which was unrelated to his prior injury. Assuming all is well, there's a chance he'll be back in the starting XI Saturday after assisting and going 59 minutes at Norwich last weekend.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to train this week Femenia (undisclosed) did not suffer a recurrence of his groin injury and "should return to training later this week," according to the team.

Impact This is a good update on Femenia, who made his season debut Sunday but was only able to make it 59 minutes. The good news is that he looked solid at right-back and when healthy, that could be his job going forward, taking over for Jeremy Ngakia.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist, leaves with new issue. Femenia created three chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Norwich City before being subbed off in the 59th minute with an injury.

Impact Femenia made his first appearance of the season Saturday after recovering from a groin injury and he set up Emmanuel Dennis' opener against Norwich. He'll hope to recover ahead of next weekend's match against Newcastle.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Saturday Femenia (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Norwich.

Impact It's the first appearance of the season for Femenia because of a groin injury and he's surprisingly immediately back in the starting XI. It's a favorable spot for production, though he produced just three crosses in his lone start against Norwich last season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE