Watford could be handed a boost for Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge with the news David Luiz and Tiemoue Bakayoko could both be missing from Chelsea's starting line-up.
Luiz was withdrawn injured during the Blues' Champions League group game with Roma yesterday, and Antonio Conte's side looked far weaker after having to change to a 3-4-3 once he left the field.
He had started alongside Bakayoko but with the Blues lacking re-inforcement in central midfield, were forced to pair the Frenchman with Cesc Fabregas for the final half-hour.
Conte said after the game: "[Luiz] has a little problem in his calf. In this moment, I can't risk my players, because we are playing always the same players so it's very difficult now to risk someone and to lose him for many times."
The Italian also revealed Bakayoko, who completed 90 minutes, had a groin problem and may be a doubt for Saturday's game, which N'Golo Kante is already ruled out of.
Chelsea have not won any of their last three games - the longest winless run the Blues have endured since May 2016.
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