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Southampton vs. Watford: Opposition threat

By Ben Whitlock

WATFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: The match day programme is seen prior to the Premier League match between Watford and Brighton and Hove Albion at Vicarage Road on August 26, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
WATFORD, ENGLAND - AUGUST 26: The match day programme is seen prior to the Premier League match between Watford and Brighton and Hove Albion at Vicarage Road on August 26, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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WATFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Nathaniel Chalobah of Watford during the Premier League match between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
WATFORD, ENGLAND – AUGUST 12: Nathaniel Chalobah of Watford during the Premier League match between Watford and Liverpool at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /

Nathaniel Chalobah

After making only ten senior appearances for Chelsea in seven years, Nathaniel Chalobah earned a move to Watford having made a name for himself with the England youth teams.

Since his arrival in July, Chalobah has been very impressive. With three solid performances under his belt already this season, he can only get better. Sitting in front of the back four, Chalobah is very versatile, and can change from defence to attack in an instant. Saints will have to be aware of this so the don’t get caught on the counter.

It leaves Steven Davis, Oriol Romeu and Mario Lemina will a pivotal role in the middle of the park in order to stop Chalobah from finding his rhythm.