Watford confirm that Ismaila Sarr has been ruled out for at least one month with knee injury

With Watford getting promoted on their first try, the Hornets stunned a few fans and critics alike but none more so than Ismaila Sarr. The forward endured a tough debut season with the club, contributing to 13 goals in the league, but showed his real talent in the Championship. He finished with 26 goal contributions, including 13 goals, in just 39 games which played a key role in the club’s promotion battle.

Not just that, alongside Emmanuel Dennis, the forward has thrived this season with a joint highest of five goals although it hasn’t been quite enough to keep the Hornets out of the relegation battle. Yet, the club has suffered a bigger blow as after their big 4-1 win over Manchester United, Sarr limped off the field and will now miss at least a month’s action. That was confirmed via a statement from the club, which puts his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations in doubt.

“Ismaïla Sarr has a knee ligament injury which will require a further scan in around a month’s time – whereupon the club will publish an update on his condition. Until then, he will continue to be monitored and assessed by the club’s medical team,” reads the statement on the club’s website.