Southampton vs. Watford: Opposition threat

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WATFORD, ENGLAND – JANUARY 13: Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford scores his sides second goal past Alex McCarthy of Southampton during the Premier League match between Watford and Southampton at Vicarage Road on January 13, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) /

Abdoulaye Doucoure

The French midfielder has scored against the Saints on both occasions this season, and whilst his second was a controversial slice of luck, his first was a more than respectable half volley from the edge of the box.

Doucoure is enjoying the most lucrative season of his career, with the 25-year-old already boasting seven league goals.

His powerful box-to-box runs will keep the likes of Mario Lemina and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg busy for the full 90, whilst his ability to crack shots in from outside the box means he needs to be closed down by the Southampton backline each and every time.

Having allowed him to score twice in as many games so far this campaign, Pellegrino should be able to set his team up accordingly to quash any threats.