Gerard Deulofeu put in an FA Cup performance for the ages on Sunday, turning the semi-final with Wolves on its head with a magnificent dink from distance, before winning the game in extra time with a slick finish past John Ruddy.
The Spaniard’s sweet performance was soured in the game’s dying stages when he limped off with a bad ankle.
Injury to the former Barcelona player would come as a blow to Watford fans, as well as a band of Fantasy Premier League managers who have intermittently relied on the Spaniard throughout the season due to his low price and tendency to attack.
How serious is the injury?
Accusations of time-wasting were levelled at Deulofeu when he left the Wembley turf shortly after the ultimate match winner.
The goal scorer did appear in some pain, however, and highlights appeared to show the midfielder awkwardly sprain his ankle.
Javi Gracia and the Hornets are yet to release a statement on the injury, meaning uncertainty hangs over Deulofeu’s immediate future.
If the 25-year-old has sprained his ankle then he could be laid off for as long as six weeks. If this is the case Deulofeu could be set to miss the FA Cup final.
With no official diagnosis however Watford supporters and FPL managers shouldn’t panic just yet.
Should I take him out of my FPL side?
Not yet.
Deulofeu could be set for a lengthy layoff, but FPL managers shouldn’t remove him from their squads until Gracia’s Premier League press conference on Friday.
If Gracia confirms that Deulofeu has indeed sprained his ankle then don’t hesitate in transferring him out of your side.
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