Watford vs. Southampton: Opposition threat

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Andre Gray of Watford is tackled by Cedric Soares of Southampton during the Premier League match between Southampton and Watford at St Mary's Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) /

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WATFORD, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford celebrates the own goal scored by Kasper Schmeichel of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Watford and Leicester City at Vicarage Road on December 26, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

Abdoulaye Doucouré – The Frenchmen has arguably been Watford’s player of the season, chipping in with six Premier League goals from Midfield.

One of these goals came against Southampton in the 2-0 victory at St. Mary’s, to which the player then continued on this goal scoring form. Doucoure possesses great physical ability and will be a nightmare to play against in the middle of the pitch.

This should see a very interesting match-up between Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and/or Mario Lemina depending on the starting line-up. The Watford man is essentially their biggest threat, since he will run the game if given the freedom to play, going forward being a goal threat, whilst also being difficult to attack against thanks to his defensive contribution.