A late decision will be made on the availability of both Ismaïla Sarr and João Pedro for the Hornets’ Sky Bet Championship clash at home to Queens Park Rangers on Saturday (August 27, 3pm KO).
Sarr - who has been absent since the 1-0 victory over Burnley earlier this month - has been back in training this week after recovering from hamstring stiffness, while João Pedro is aiming for a return after missing the Preston and MK Dons clashes with a calf strain.
Fellow forward Keinan Davis continues to suffer with illness and won’t be involved against QPR.
Meanwhile, the club is exercising caution with regard to Tom Cleverley’s return to training after his calf injury, though the club captain is making good progress with his rehab.
Defender Jeremy Ngakia missed the last two games with a minor back complaint, though the injury is not expected to keep him out long-term.
Elsewhere, Imrân Louza is back to completing solo work outside following a knee injury sustained at the back end of last season, Samuel Kalu (hamstring) is close to returning to full training, and Tom Dele-Bashiru remains out with a knee ligament problem.
