Four Watford players have been struggling with a stomach virus in the build-up to their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. Defender Sebastian Prodl is among those who have been ill, while Gerard Deulofeu has also been absent from training with a throat infection. Jose Holebas returns after missing the defeat against Huddersfield with a back injury. Younes Kaboul (foot) and midfield...Full Story »

Watford duo Sebastian Prodl and Stefano Okaka could be fit to take their places on the bench against Crystal Palace on Boxing Day. Defender Prodl and striker Okaka, who are suffering from a dead leg and a hamstring injury respectively, have returned to light training and face fitness tests. Defender Craig Cathcart returned to the bench for the defeat against Sunderland having recovered from a ...Full Story »

Stefano Okaka scored his first goals for Watford as Everton's miserable run continued with a 3-2 defeat at Vicarage Road. The Italian striker, a bit-part player since joining from Anderlecht in the summer, conjured up a cheeky back-heel to cancel out Romelu Lukaku's opener for the visitors. Sebastian Prodl then headed Watford ahead and Okaka, whose previous Premier League goals came during a l...Full Story »

Substitute Marcel Sabitzer scored in the second minute of injury time as Austria ended Montenegro's Euro 2016 qualification hopes with a 3-2 victory at the Stadion Pod Goricom. Montenegro twice went ahead through strikes from captain Mirko Vucinic and Fatos Beciraj, but unbeaten Group G leaders Austria, who have already sealed their place in France next summer, drew level thanks to Marc Janko a...Full Story »

Newly-promoted Watford have signed Austrian defender Sebastian Prodl on a free transfer. The 27-year-old centre-half, a free agent after leaving Werder Bremen at the end of last season, has agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League newcomers. Prodl spent seven years at the Weserstadion and previously played for Austrian side Sturm Graz. He also has 49 caps for Austria and appeared...Full Story »

Werder Bremen won their second game running to plunge Stuttgart into the relegation zone with a 2-0 victory at the Weser Stadion. Sebastian Prodl and Fin Bartels scored the goals for a side who have transformed since Viktor Skripnik replaced Robin Dutt as coach. They also reached the last 16 of the DFB-Pokal under their new coach, who has now led them to three wins, while Saturday's victory ta...Full Story »