Championship

ISMAEL: NOW IS TIME TO STEP UP

by
The LeaguePaper Team
4 February 2024

VALERIEN Ismael is still searching for a first Vicarage Road victory in more than two months after Watford tumbled to defeat at home to Cardiff City.
With leaders Leicester City and in-form Norwich City to come in their next two Championship fixtures, the Hornets haven’t scored a goal from open play in their past four games.
Ismael, whose team last won a league match at home on November 28, said: “There’s a big frustration. I have the feeling that, over 90 minutes, we should win the game. Yes, our opponents were disciplined, but they had one shot on target and sc...

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