Slaven Bilic showers young Nigeria words of praise

Watford Head Coach Slaven Bilić reserved particular reward for Tom Dele-Bashiru, because the midfielder made his first begin this season within the Hornets’ 0-0 draw with Hull Metropolis on Sunday afternoon.

Dele-Bashiru’s final league begin was again in April on mortgage at Studying, having not been named within the Watford beginning XI since October 2020 attributable to knee accidents.

The 23-year-old has spent the World Cup break in full coaching with the group and making a constructive impression on Bilić, who spoke in size to Dele-Bashiru about seizing the chance in opposition to the Tigers.

“After I arrived Tom didn’t play,” Bilić defined. “He was injured and performed at Studying final season on mortgage. When he got here again from harm we had a chat and he began to enhance in coaching; it was like a pre-season for him.

“I advised him, ‘you might be there. Due to the scenario in midfield you might be undoubtedly going to get an opportunity. Be prepared for that’. Bilic mentioned on Watford Official web site.

Dele-Bashiru put in a dedicated show at Vicarage Street, as Bilić effused in regards to the former Nigeria youth worldwide’s efficiency.

“I didn’t have any worry to place him in from the beginning as a result of I noticed him do nicely in coaching,” continued the Croatian.

“The best way he performed, for a participant that hasn’t performed this season, he performed so maturely, with high quality, passing forwards and retaining his place with good touches and intention, and on the entrance foot. It was a really, superb efficiency so nicely achieved to him.”Bilic concluded

By Olujimi Dare Ogun