Watford are keeping a close eye on their little magician Fernando Forestieri after he took a painful whack to the face.
The Argentinean playmaker missed the 2-1 win over Brentford on Tuesday after his eye swelled up following a clash three days earlier at Blackburn.
Watford would love to have him available to face the Seagulls, who he tormented when they were beaten 2-0 at Vicarage Road eight months ago.
But boss Billy McKinlay will take no risks with one of his prized assets.
McKinlay said: “Some people thought it was innocuous – ie, the match officials – which turned out not to be the case.
“We will assess it again. It’s a tricky one.
“The problem is it’s in such a sensitive area. We need to make sure he is comfortable with it and capable of playing with it. We will have a chat about it.”
Watford are definitely missing striker Troy Deeney, ex-Albion midfielder Keith Andrews and centre-back Gabriel Tamas to injury while left-back Daniel Pudil is suspended.
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The Argentinean playmaker missed the 2-1 win over Brentford on Tuesday after his eye swelled up following a clash three days earlier at Blackburn.
Watford would love to have him available to face the Seagulls, who he tormented when they were beaten 2-0 at Vicarage Road eight months ago.
But boss Billy McKinlay will take no risks with one of his prized assets.
McKinlay said: “Some people thought it was innocuous – ie, the match officials – which turned out not to be the case.
“We will assess it again. It’s a tricky one.
“The problem is it’s in such a sensitive area. We need to make sure he is comfortable with it and capable of playing with it. We will have a chat about it.”
Watford are definitely missing striker Troy Deeney, ex-Albion midfielder Keith Andrews and centre-back Gabriel Tamas to injury while left-back Daniel Pudil is suspended.
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