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Ben Foster - Late test to face Newcastle Foster (groin) has been training and will be a late test for Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Foster was the No. 1 goalkeeper when healthy, so there's a chance he moves back to that role ahead of Daniel Bachmann, who hasn't done anything overly well in recent starts. No matter who starts for Watford, they've struggled to secure clean sheets all season.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Dennis - Back in training Dennis (knock) was seen in training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Newcastle.

Impact It looks like Dennis will be fine for the team's next league match after missing the recent FA Cup loss. There was no reason for him to push the issue over the weekend, especially given his importance to the side. Dennis has started all but two matches this season, compiling eight goals and five assists.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Newcastle's season reaches new low with FA Cup humiliation

At least Newcastle’s fight to stay in the English Premier League won’t be hampered by a deep run in the FA Cup

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Júnior set for Madrid return; Chelsea plays in cup

Spanish leader Real Madrid hosts Valencia hoping to have Vinícius Júnior available after the winger tested negative following his COVID-19 infection

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian Kabasele - Back in training Kabasele (knock) returned to training this week and could be an option going forward.

Impact Kabaesele has appeared in three matches this season with two of those being starts in the first two matches. He doesn't seem to be an option under Claudio Ranieri and the new signing of Samir doesn't seem good for Kabasele's prospects.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia - 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

Emmanuel Dennis - Won't play in FA Cup Dennis will miss Saturday's FA Cup match because of a knock suffered against Tottenham.

Impact This doesn't sound overly serious for Dennis, who may simply be given rest ahead of the second half of the season. He'll have another week to recover completely and the hope is that he'll be ready to go Jan. 15 at Newcastle.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaila Sarr - Away for AFCON Sarr is with Senegal for the upcoming African Cup of Nations despite dealing with a knee injury.

Impact It looks like Senegal got their way with Sarr, who isn't healthy. Hopefully, they don't push him to play too soon, as Sarr hasn't played since November because of a knee injury and the original hope was for him to return at some point in January. Now, injury or not, he'll be out until February.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samir - Signs with Watford Samir has signed a multi-year deal with Watford from Serie A side Udinese until June 2025.

Impact Samir will provide immediate help to Watford's back line, which has had issues all season, partly from injuries and partly from poor performances. The center-back has been a regular at Udinese since 2016 and already has 18 starts under his belt in the current campaign.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Rose - Reportedly done at Watford Rose has been told he won't play for Watford again this season and is available to transfer away in the window, reports Sky Sports.

Impact Whether this is because of a bad attitude or Watford want someone younger, it doesn't matter. He struggled for appearances under new manager Claudio Ranieri and seems set to be done at Watford where he totaled seven starts in the first half of the season.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

William Troost-Ekong - Joining Nigeria for AFCON Troost-Ekong will miss at least the next two games for Watford while playing for Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Impact With Adam Masina also headed out on international duty, Watford's backline depth will certainly be stretched. Injuries concerns for Kiko Femenia (hamstring) and Danny Rose (knee) will only further complicate the problem. For his part, Troost-Ekong has registered 21 clearances, nine tackles (four won) and three interceptions in his previous five contests but just one shot (off target).

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Imran Louza - Departs for AFCON Louza has joined up with the Moroccan National Team to compete in the upcoming African Cup of Nations. He will miss at least two games for his club.

Impact Louza has started five of Watford's last seven Premier League games in defensive midfield after being integrated into his new team since transferring from Nantes. But he will be out until late January at the earliest with Morocco, and Ozan Tufanor Oghenekaro Etebo (quadriceps) if fit could come back an replace him in the lineup until then.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adam Masina - Leaves for AFCON Masina has been called up by Morocco to compete in the African Cup of Nations and will miss at least Watford's next two games.

Impact Masina has started 11 Premier League games at left back this season, but he will be unavailable through the end of January at the earliest while with the Moroccan National Team. Danny Rose (knee) would likely be the preferred option to replace him at left back, with new signing Hassanne Kamara also able to slot in.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hassane Kamara - Signs with Watford Kamara has signed with Watford on a deal until June 2025 from French side Nice.

Impact Kamara should immediately fight for minutes on Watford's left side, as he's the first signing under Claudio Ranieri. The left-sided defender has started seven matches this season, but when healthy, he started 34 matches the prior campaign, totaling two goals, one assist and 122 crosses.

JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juraj Kucka - Makes eight clearances in loss Kucka made three interceptions and eight clearances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Tottenham. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Kucka defended well for much of Saturday's game, but Davinson Sanchez was able to head in the winning goal for Spurs from a stoppage-time set piece. He should have more space to go forward against 19th-placed Newcastle on Jan. 15.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Dennis - Takes shot in win Dennis took a shot on target before being subbed out at halftime of Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Tottenham.

Impact Dennis had a quiet game by his standards on Saturday as the drama around whether he will be released for the upcoming African Cup of Nations grows. It is still unclear whether he will join up with Nigeria in a few days or if he will stay and continue the relegation fight with Watford.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Bachmann - Concedes goal against Spurs Bachmann made nine saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Tottenham.

Impact Bachmann was heroic for much of Saturday's game, but he will be disappointed to have finally been beaten by a Davinson Sanchez header off a set piece in the 96th minute to win the game for his opponents. He hasn't kept a clean sheet in any of his 10 Premier League appearances this season, but next up -- if Ben Foster (groin) is still not fit yet -- is a clash against 19th-placed Newcastle on Jan. 15.

JANUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal loss to leader Man City sees grip on 4th loosened

Rodri scored a stoppage-time winner to complete Manchester City's comeback to win 2-1 at Arsenal and move the champions 11 points in front of second-place Chelsea at the top of the...

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Late goal gives Tottenham 1-0 win against Watford WATFORD, England (AP) — Davinson Sanchez’s stoppage-time goal secured Tottenham a 1-0 victory over Watford on Saturday to enhance its pursui...

JANUARY 1, 2022 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Watford v. Tottenham Hotspur ' PREMIER LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS ' 1/1/2022

JANUARY 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Sanchez's late goal gives Tottenham 1-0 win against Watford

Davinson Sanchez’s stoppage-time goal secured Tottenham a 1-0 victory in the Premier League against Watford to enhance its pursuit of Champions League qualification

JANUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kiko Femenia - 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

Tom Cleverley - Available against Spurs Cleverley (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's clash with Tottenham.

Impact Cleverley is available once more for Saturday's clash after dealing with some hamstring fatigue. The midfielder figures to return straight back to the starting XI if he is fully fit, probably taking the minutes of Juraj Kucka.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: City can stretch Premier League lead to 11 points

Manchester City can stretch its lead to 11 points by beating Arsenal in the first Premier League match of 2022

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watford could block Dennis from going to African Cup

Watford could block Emmanuel Dennis from going to the African Cup of Nations with Nigeria because he received a call-up too late

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS