Predicted Watford line-up to face Leicester City in the Premier League
Watford were beaten 3-0 at the hands of high-flying Liverpool and will be aiming to make amends this weekend. Javi Gracia’s men have been impressive in the opening stages but they are slowly starting to lose their intensity.
The Hornets come up against Leicester City in the Premier League this weekend and will be aiming for a strong performance. Leicester have also seen a slight dip in their form and will need to be wary of a number of threats.
Team News
Tom Cleverley, Daryl Janmaat and Jose Holebas are all still out and will be unavailable for this game.
Probable Watford XI
Manager: Javi Gracia
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Ben Foster (GK)
Foster has bailed the Hornets out on a countless number of occasions already. He will surely keep his place between the sticks.
Kiko Femenia (RB)
Femenia has defended well and looked lively going forward. He will need to improve on his attacking input at the other end though.
Adrien Mariappa (CB)
Has looked good alongside Cathcart at the back. He will keep his place for this game as well.
Craig Cathcart (CB)
Has been a leader at the back for the Hornets this season. He will surely start this game.
Adam Masina (LB)
Masina has done well in the absence of Holebas but he needs to be more aggressive with his defending.
Abdoulaye Doucoure (RCM)
Probably the most consistent Watford player this season. He has been a massive presence in the midfield.
Etienne Capoue (LCM)
Capoue has failed to assert his dominance in the last few games. He should continue to partner Doucoure in central midfield.
Will Hughes (RAM)
Was kept quiet by the Liverpool defence but there’s every chance he can spring back to life against the Foxes.
Roberto Pereyra (LAM)
Pereyra’s goals have been very important for the Hornets this season. He will definitely start this game and cause a lot of problems for Leicester.
Gerard Deulofeu (ST)
Has looked threatening in a more advanced role under Javi Gracia but Deulofeu is guilty of not finishing some of his chances.
Troy Deeney (ST)
Deeney should continue to partner Deulofeu up front and lead the line for the Hornets.
