Watford Team News Page 7 - Soccer

Joao Pedro snatches Watford advantage over Leicester City ' Premier League

MAY 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Ben Foster - Awful in rout Foster made two saves during Sunday's 5-1 loss to Leicester.

Impact Foster made two saves during Sunday's loss. It's an awful end to his time with Watford, as he stopped only two of seven shots faced in his final home match. Foster will look to step it up in his final match with the club against Chelsea on Sunday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ken Sema - Nine crosses in loss Sema sent in nine crosses (six accurate) during Sunday's 5-1 loss to Leicester.

Impact Sema sent in nine crosses and created four chances in an all-around excellent showing Sunday. The midfielder has only made six starts for Watford so far in 2022/23, but he has filled the stat sheet when starting. Sema will hope to keep this going in the final match of the season, against Chelsea on Sunday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Nets in loss Pedro scored once on seven shots (five on goal) during Sunday's 5-1 loss to Leicester.

Impact Pedro certainly came to play Sunday, even if the rest of Watford crumbled around him. The forward peppered the Leicester goal with seven shots and scored Watford's only goal. Pedro will look to close this stint in the Premier League against Chelsea on Sunday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Starting on Sunday Pedro is fit and in the starting XI for Sunday's match with Leicester City.

Impact Pedro returns after dealing with a knock in the buildup to the match. The forward will help lead the line for Watford during Sunday's Premier League clash with Leicester.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas N`Koulou - Rejoins first-team training Nkoulou (groin) is back on the training pitch and could be an option versus Leicester City on Sunday.

Impact Nkoulou hasn't made an appearance for the club since Nov. 20 versus Manchester United and was in the squad for only one contest over that stretch. As such, it's hard to imagine the defender will immediately jump back into the starting XI, though injuries could force the club's hand.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Being evaluated for knock Pedro will face a late-fitness test ahead of Sunday's matchup with Leicester City after picking up an undisclosed injury.

Impact Pedro previously missed time due to a groin problem but it's not immediately clear if this latest knock is related. Even if he does start, the forward is mired in a 12-match goal drought during which he has registered 17 shots but only three on target, making him a relatively goal-dependant fantasy option.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kwadwo Baah - Back from international duty Baah is back from international duty with the U-19 Germany squad and will be available for selection against Leicester City on Sunday.

Impact With several forwards unavailable or in doubt, Baah could step into the starting XI for the first time this season. If he does feature, the forward could be a sneaky fantasy option, especially if he lines up at the top of the formation. Without a role in the starting XI, Baah will remain a relative non-factor.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Foster - Leaving club after season Foster will let his contract expire following the 2021-22 season and won't be back with Watford. Manager Roy Hodgson told reporters, "This is Ben Foster's final home game, so I hop...

Impact Foster helped the team earn promotion to the top level following the 2020-21 season but appears not to want to head back to the Championship with the club. While the keeper was limited to just four clean sheets so far this season, he should still garner plenty of interest from club's throughout the top-five European leagues.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hassane Kamara - Eligible to play Sunday Kamara has served his one-match ban and will be eligible to play versus Leicester City on Sunday.

Impact Kamara should be a lock to rejoin the starting XI after having started all 17 of his appearances for the club following his January transfer from Nice. In his last five outings, the left-back has registered one goal on two shots (one on target), seven crosses (two accurate) and 19 clearances. With Kamara back, he should be capable of offering solid top-half fantasy value given his ability to drive the attack.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Foster - Earns clean sheet Foster made five saves to preserve a clean sheet in Wednesday's 0-0 tie against Everton.

Impact Foster recorded just his fourth clean sheet of the season and first at home this season. On the year, the keeper has conceded 44 goals in 25 appearances while making 68 saves. Heading into the final two matches of the year, Foster should continue to face significant pressure from Leicester City and Chelsea and figures to make plenty of saves.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ken Sema - Leads team in crosses Sema had four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 0-0 tie to Everton.

Impact Making his first start since Feb. 5 versus Burnley, Sema led the club in crosses and took Watford's only corner. If some of the team's injured forwards are able to play against Leicester City on Sunday, Sema will likely find himself once again watching from the bench as a substitute despite his decent performance.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Samir - Booked in draw Samir had one tackle (one won), five clearances, and one interception in Wednesday's 0-0 tie to Everton. In addition, the defender picked up his fourth yellow card.

Impact Samir was a question mark heading into Wednesday's matchup due to an undisclosed injury but was able to go the full 90 minutes and help his club secure its first home clean sheet of the season. With matchups against Leicester City and Chelsea to close out the year, Samir should probably be expected to rack up plenty of clearance but otherwise won't offer much in the way of fantasy value.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Pedro - Underwhelming in return Pedro had one tackle (one won) and one interception in Wednesday's 0-0 tie against Everton.

Impact It was a less than stellar return to the starting XI for Pedro after having missed the previous game with a groin problem. In fact, the forward hasn't put a single effort on target in his last 10 appearances, including seven starts. As such, fantasy players may not want to bank on him putting one into the netting any time soon.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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