After suffering an injury while representing Nigeria internationally, William Troost-Ekong will likely be sidelined for two weeks.
Following a hamstring injury suffered in Nigeria’s friendly match against Algeria on Friday of last week, the centre-back left for England early.
On Friday, Watford updated their website with information regarding Ekong Troost’s health.
The statement reads, “William Troost-Ekong was forced off the pitch with a hamstring injury whilst representing Nigeria last week, and is aiming for a mid-October return
An update on Tom Dele-Bashiru, another Nigerian member of the club, was also provided by the London club.
Dele-Bashiru has been out since August but is almost ready to play again.
“Having sustained a lateral collateral ligament injury in August, midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru’s rehabilitation is going well, with the 23-year-old training individually outside,” the club added.
Slaven Bilic’s first game in charge of the Hornets will be against Stoke City on Saturday at the Bet365 Stadium.