Watford hopeful of defensive boost

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Garcia gave a fitness update on his squad. AFP

Watford boss Javi Gracia has told reporters that he is hopeful the imminent return of Christian Kabasele and Craig Cathcart can help his team find the extra edge needed to mathematically secure their Premier League status.

The 'Hornets' are currently 12th with 37 points, nine ahead of the drop zone with five games remaining. However, the team are yet to secure a win in their last four matches, leaving them a bit closer than the club would like.

Watford have missed defensive duo Kabasele and Cathcart, who have been sidelined with a hamstring and hip injury respectively, and Garcia believes their return could give the team that necessary edge. 

"Both are in full training so then I have to make a decision and see if it's the best moment for them to play, what the team needs in this moment, and I'll try to balance that and make a good decision," the manager revealed.

Gracia, though, feels it is a much more positive outlook then when he took on the job at the end of January.

"There were a lot of injured players when I arrived and now I have more options to choose from," he said."I think it's the best news for the team because every player competes to play in the next game."

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