Dja Djédjé desperate to impress after Watford debut

Injuries forced Brice Dja Djédjé to be patient as he waited for his Watford debut, but after coming on this weekend the right back is desperate to show Hornets fans what they’ve been missing.

Dja Djédjé joined the Hornets from Marseille in the summer on a four-year deal but a lengthy injury meant he’s been sat on the sidelines throughout the opening half of the season.

But the Ivory Coast international was delighted to run out at Vicarage Road in the 2-0 win over Burton Albion in the FA Cup third round, and even surprised himself at his own fitness levels.

“I’m delighted to have played after eight long months out injured. Making my debut is a great moment that I’ve been waiting for since I arrived here,” he said.

“I felt really fit out there and I’ve been working really hard over the last few months with the medical staff, as well as outside of training too.

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“Having the chance to play for the team for the first time is special because I’ve worked very hard and it’s been difficult being out for such a long time.

“Making your debut at home is great too, because it can be a while before you get to finally play in front of the fans.

“Playing today was great and even more so as it was in this competition. I just want to progress now and keep playing here at the club and impress the fans at Vicarage Road.”