BBC · Nov 5, 2025
Watford forward Vata sidelined for 'a long time'
Image caption, Rocco Vata has scored six goals in 47 appearances for Watford since joining from Celtic ahead of the 2024-25 seasonWatford head coach Javi Gracia has said forward Rocco Vata will be out of action for "a long time" with a serious hamstring injury.
The 20-year-old suffered the injury in the second half of the Hornets' 3-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday and Gracia gave an update on the Italian's condition after Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Ipswich.
"I don't know [exactly how long] but it seems like a long time," Gracia told BBC Three Counties Radio.
When asked whether that meant Vata could be sidelined for months, Gracia said "Yes".