Hornets manager Mazzarri predicting more sting from Troy

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri believes Troy Deeney and Etienne Capoue can reach levels eclipsing their stunning display in the midweek victory over Arsenal.

The pair have struggled for form this season, but showed flashes of brilliance at the Emirates on Tuesday night, with the Hornets shocking the Gunners to record a 2-1 victory.

Deeney in particular showed the form that saw he and former striker partner Odion Ighalo terrorise Premier League defences last year, scoring in his last two top-flight games heading into the weekend.

But Mazzarri believes his two key names still have a way to go to reach their best, calling on the duo to unleash their potential ahead of a busy end to the season.

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“Capoue is a player who has got very important technical qualities,” he said. “Ever since I have been here, I have told him to concentrate and give his best as he did on Tuesday.

“Only if he does this, if he does the same, can he end up being an even better player than he is already.

“I saw Troy Deeney in a much better condition on Tuesday night, his movement and everything.

“I want to see him always like this. He can give even more to the team, but the most important thing is that he is fully motivated and in a good condition – then he can be an even greater player.

“It’s not that the players did not want to perform like this before, but we were changing formation and getting players back from injury.

“When the whole team plays well, the players get seen much more.”