Watford will be without a trio of players as they return to Premier League action at home to Leicester on Saturday. The relegation-threatened Hornets will be missing Daryl Janmaat and Gerard Deulofeu (both knee). Striker Isaac Success is also absent having suffered an Achilles injury since returning to training. Leicester hope to have striker Ayoze Perez and defender Ryan Bennett available ...Full Story »

Gerard Deulofeu had one specific job during Watford's 8-0 defeat to Manchester City, which was to take the kick-off. The Spaniard's heat map shows how often he was made to restart the game after the hosts had scored and how little he was involved in the rest of the game. According to Opta, Deulofeu completed 13 passes during his 77 minutes on the pitch without creating any chances, receiving...Full Story »

Watford will play in an FA Cup final for the first time since 1984 after Gerard Deulofeu scored twice in their semi-final win over Wolves. Gerard Deulofeu was the catalyst as Watford came from two goals down to beat Wolves 3-2 after extra time and book a first FA Cup final appearance since 1984 in a sensational semi-final at Wembley. Strikes either side of half-time from Matt Doherty and Raul ...Full Story »

An offside controversy helped to launch Raheem Sterling's match-winning hat-trick as Manchester City went four points clear of Liverpool. Raheem Sterling's quickfire second-half hat-trick pulled apart a stubborn Watford resistance as Manchester City went four points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory. Javi Gracia made seven changes to his Watford XI but the visitors pro...Full Story »

Watford winger Gerard Deulofeu is in contention for a first appearance of the season when the Hornets host Bournemouth.The former Barcelona player’s recovery from a foot injury has been hampered by a hip and abdominal problem, but he should be available along with Stefano Okaka, Miguel Britos and Sebastian Prodl, who have all resumed training.Defender Marc Navarro has picked up a minor fit...Full Story »

Watford have no fresh injuries ahead of their bid for five wins from five Premier League games, against Manchester United on Saturday.Winger Gerard Deulofeu has been out with a groin problem in recent weeks and suffered a minor injury on his return to training, but should be back soon.Midfielder Tom Cleverley (Achilles) is the Hornets’ only long-term absentee.Marcus Rashford starts a three...Full Story »

Gerard Deulofeu is back in training and could even feature when Watford host Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday. The former Barcelona star has been battling a groin strain but is now closing in on a return to action. Miguel Britos has shaken off a knock, leaving Tom Cleverley with Achilles trouble Watford’s only long-term absentee as Javi Gracia’s side look to extend their...Full Story »

Although it already seemed unlikely that Gerard Deulofeu would return to Barcelona at the end of this season, the Catalan player has made it absolutely clear that he won't. The reason is the large number of players vying for a similar position to the Watford loanee. "Javi Gracia told me that he wants me to stay at Watford, and it's clear that I won't return to Barcelona," he said to Cadena ...Full Story »

Gerard Deulofeu has gone on loan to Watford until the end of the season. Barcelona were hoping to sell the player or at least loan him with a compulsory purchase option, however, the English side are not looking to make a permanent deal in the summer. The Catalans had put him on the market since the end of December, asking for 20 million euros for the striker. With only 13 games played so...Full Story »

Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio has revealed that the club are "paying attention" to the situation of Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu. The Catalan club are ready to release Deulofeu as they prepare for the arrival of midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, who signed for a blockbuster £142m fee on Saturday. The 23-year-old has only made nine La Liga appearances this season, sco...Full Story »