Impact Troost-Ekong has not only started all three games but has played every minute thus far. The defender has a team-high 18 clearances through the opening three matches.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WATFORD 8-2-6 · 7TH IN ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
8-2-6 · 7TH IN ENGLISH CHAMPIONSHIP
Next Match vs Bristol City (H) · Tue 7:45PM
WAT +136 TOTAL 2.5
William Troost-Ekong - Nailed on starter Troost-Ekong has started all three games for Watford so far this season.
Oghenekaro Etebo - Locked in as starter Etebo has started all three games for Watford in the new season.
Impact Etebo has played every minute for Watford thus far after joining from Stoke City in the Summer. The midfielder leads the Hornets with five tackles and should continue to start as a defensive minded midfielder.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Life after Troy Deeney Deeney will go down in Vicarage Road folklore but how will Watford cope now that their talismanic captain has moved to Birmingham City?
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Birmingham confirm the signing of Watford striker Troy Deeney on a free transfer Birmingham City have confirmed the signing of Watford striker Troy Deeney on a free transfer. The 33-year-old has penned a two-year deal. Bo...
AUGUST 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Moussa Sissoko - Debuts against Spurs Sissoko played 71 minutes during a 1-0 loss Sunday at Tottenham.
Impact Coincidentally, Sissoko's first Hornets start happened against the team that transferred him to Watford less than four days ago. He created two chances and recorded one inaccurate cross during his debut. If the Hornets continue utilizing a 4-1-4-1 formation across their games, Sissoko will be competing against Tom Cleverley for starts.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ismaila Sarr - Logs three shots Sarr recorded three shots (two on goal) during a 1-0 loss Sunday at Tottenham.
Impact Sarr shot the ball more times than any Hornets footballer tried Sunday. Across their three Premier League games during August, he attempted eight shots (four on goal).
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Daniel Bachmann - Concedes one goal, logs seven saves Bachmann conceded one goal but recorded seven saves and one clearance during a 1-0 loss Sunday at Tottenham.
Impact Bachmann misjudged the direction of a Son Heung-Min free kick that became Tottenham's winning goal. However, he redeemed himself with his seven saves. Bachmann never saved more than six shots during 27 games across the 2020-21 EFL Championship season.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adam Masina - Attempts four crosses Masina recorded four crosses (one accurate), two corners and one chance created during a 1-0 loss Sunday at Tottenham.
Impact Masina recorded five crosses across three English Premier League games during August. He started each time in place of EPL veteran Danny Rose, who used to be England's best left-back once.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Greenwood's goals well timed before Ronaldo's United return
Mason Greenwood is making sure Manchester United doesn’t neglect his scoring prowess when Cristiano Ronaldo returnsAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tottenham stays perfect after Son seals 1-0 win over Watford
Tottenham is the Premier League’s last remaining team with a perfect start after Son Heung-min clinched a 1-0 victory over WatfordAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Craig Cathcart - Comes off injured against Spurs Cathcart was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Tottenham in the 51st minute after suffering an injury.
Impact It is unclear whether Cathcart will be forced to miss additional game time due to his injury, but with the international break coming up he has a few weeks to heal before Watford's next game.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juraj Kucka - Starting Sunday Kucka is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Tottenham.
Impact Kucka returns after being a late test due to a thigh injury in the buildup to the match. The midfielder takes up a role in the center of the pitch for Watford's Premier League clash with Spurs.
AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Messi could make PSG debut; Man United at Wolves
Lionel Messi could make his eagerly awaited debut as Paris Saint-Germain visits modest ReimsAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea survives with 10 men to hold Liverpool 1-1 in EPL
Chelsea held on with 10 men for half of the game to draw 1-1 at Liverpool in the Premier LeagueAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Everton beats Brighton 2-0 despite Richarlison penalty spat
Dominic Calvert-Lewin had to negotiate the ball from teammate Richarlison before converting a second-half penalty in Everton’s 2-0 victory over Brighton in the Premier LeagueAUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ken Sema - Limited in first two starts Sema has one shot not on target, three chances created and three crosses (one accurate) in the first two matches of the season.
Impact Sema has started the first two matches, but he hasn't done anything with them despite Watford scoring three goals in the opener. He started 38 matches last season, but given newcomers, there's a chance he'll start to lose time in the squad, especially if he continues to struggle to produce.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moussa Sissoko - Heads to Watford Sissoko has completed a transfer to Watford away from Tottenham.
Impact Sissoko fell out of favor last season and didn't have a role under the new manager in the current campaign, so he's off to Watford. The experienced midfielder shoulder immediately fight for time with the Hornets, though he'll be competing with a bevy of new signings.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dan Gosling - Out again Sunday Gosling (illness) will remain out for Sunday's trip to Tottenham.
Impact It looks like this is a possible case of COVID-19 for Gosling, who has to miss back-to-back matches. He'll hope to return to training over the break and be an option after that, though given recent additions in the squad, he's not expected to have a starting role this season.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nathaniel Chalobah - Working toward full return Chalobah (illness) is back working outside but has yet to return to full training ahead of Sunday's trip to Tottenham.
Impact Chalobah is unlikely to be an option to start Sunday since he's still not completely fit following a likely case of COVID-19. He'll aim to get back to full strength over the break and then fight for playing time in the midfield.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ozan Tufan - Out until break Tufan won't be an option for Watford until after the international break, according to manager Xisco Munoz.
Impact Tufan is still awaiting clearance following his loan from Fenerbahce and it's expected he'll be in training over the international break. Once ready to compete for minutes, it's unknown what kind of role he'll play, as he's in a similar position to fellow newcomer Juraj Kucka.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joao Pedro - Running outside, making progress Pedro is running outside and making progress with his knee injury, according to the team.
Impact Pedro may still have another few weeks before he's an option again. It's unknown what kind of injury he suffered in July, but it's a knee issue that'll keep him out multiple months. Even upon a return, he'll have to fight for minutes in Watford's attack with Emmanuel Dennis taking the starting role up front this season.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Foster - Out with hamstring injury Foster will miss Sunday's trip to Tottenham because of a small hamstring problem picked up midweek.
Impact Foster has opened the season behind Daniel Bachmann on the depth chart and that's unlikely to change. While injured, Robert Elliot is expected to be moved to Watford's bench as the second goalkeeper.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Juraj Kucka - Late test against Tottenham Kucka (thigh) is considered a late test for Sunday's trip to Tottenham after returning to light training this week.
Impact This update isn't overly positive on Kucka's status meaning even if he's available Sunday, he probably won't be in the starting XI. Given that it's a muscle injury, he'll hope to recover completely over the international break and then be ready to start in a couple weeks.
AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kean sent off in latest low point in Everton career
Moise Kean’s Everton career just cannot get goingAUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: CL playoffs; English League Cup into 2nd round
Two-time European champion Benfica is hoping to avoid missing out on the group stage of the Champions League for a second straight seasonAUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
