Watford will still be without Younes Kaboul when they visit Newcastle United tomorrow, as well as long-term absentees Nathaniel Chalobah, Craig Cathcart and Isaac Success.
Sebastian Prodl, who was on the bench for last weekend's home game with West Ham, is again fit enough for the squad, while Kiko Femenia, who limped out of the game in the second half, has recovered.
Silva confirmed Femenia's injury amounted to little more than cramp, but he was removed as a precaution after taking a knock against the Hammers.
The head coach preferred not to set a firm return date on any of his still absent players, however.
"I cannot say who is the closest to coming back, it’s difficult to mention dates at the moment," he said. "We will see in the coming weeks, but I hope it’s as soon as possible.
"They’re important players and I want to have everybody ready to compete during the week. The next month will be really hard, and if you have everyone more or less fit, it’s better obviously."
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