Watford manager Dionisi welcomes return of several players ahead of match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Watford manager Alessio Dionisi announced the return of several first-team players ahead of their Championship match against Burnley on Saturday. Players including Soumaila Coulibaly, Jordan Zemura, and new signing Krepin Diatta are available for selection following the international break. Dionisi expressed optimism about having more fit players, although he cautioned that some may not be ready for a full match. Watford looks to rebound from recent defeats to Stoke and Bristol City as they sit in 20th place in the league.
- •Watford plays Burnley on Saturday in the Championship.
- •Dionisi highlights returnees as enhancing the squad's depth.
- •Coulibaly, Zemura, and Diatta are confirmed fit for selection.
- •Watford currently sits 20th in the league standings.
- •The team seeks to recover from back-to-back defeats.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Watford injury returnees like new signings - Dionisi
"Watford manager Alessio Dionisi says the return to fitness of several first-teamers over the extended international break is like having "new" players.
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