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Samuel Kalu forced due to injury as Ekong made late cameo

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Samuel Kalu forced due to injury as Ekong made late cameo

Watford’s first outing of 2023 yielded a shocking late victory at Norwich Metropolis, with an injury-plagued Hornets facet ending a run of successive defeats with a 1-0 win courtesy of a dramatic Vakoun Bayo late winner.

The outcome nevertheless got here with a bitter candy expertise as Tremendous Eagles ahead Samuel Kalu may solely play half an hour earlier than being compelled off within the halftime on account of damage.

The Nigeria worldwide has struggled to make a mark within the crew. Kalu has made simply twelve appearances for Watford since he joined in January final 12 months.

Kalu was changed by Bayo, the eventual match winner. The damage could possibly be rising Bilic’s checklist to 11 and even 12, contemplating Christian Kabasela was compelled off as effectively after complaining of his tie.

In the meantime Williams Troost-Ekong once more was introduced on within the 83rd minute to interchange Kabasela who after making an attempt to chase a Norwich participant fell to floor holding his tie.

Though, three factors in East Anglia lifts Watford again into the play-off locations after 26 Sky Guess Championship matches, however the damage checklist may get the palms of the supervisor tied.

 

By Olujimi Dare Ogun