Overview
- Gerhard Struber confirmed Mark Sykes will miss at least the next two matches after hospital treatment for a long shin cut assessed by a plastic surgeon.
- Neto Borges underwent a midweek scan, with the club hopeful he could feature at Vicarage Road, though his fitness remains unconfirmed.
- Around 10 first‑team players are unavailable for Bristol City, and Struber said teenager Elijah Morrison is an option at wing‑back due to depleted alternatives.
- Watford v Bristol City kicks off at 8pm on Friday at Vicarage Road and is live on Sky Sports Football and Main Event.
- Watford have won their last four league home games under Javi Gracia’s guidance and are trading around 23/20 to win, with Bristol City longer odds.