Claudio Ranieri is desperate to see a reaction from his Watford players at Everton this afternoon, following a turgid first game in charge against Liverpool.
With injuries limiting the number of changes the head coach is able to make, here's how I think they could line up at Goodison Park.
GK: Ben Foster
The head coach has backed Foster after a difficult week, following the fall out of UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett's ejection from Vicarage Road.
RB: Jeremy Ngakia
Looked okay against Liverpool after coming on - with Femenia injured he could get his chance.
CB: Craig Cathcart
Not many options for rotation in the centre of defence yet, so I wouldn't expect any changes there.
CB: William Troost-Ekong
Needs a big performance after last week at Liverpool.
LB: Danny Rose
Had a really difficult match against Mo Salah last week but has been one of the better players overall this season. He'll be looking to bounce back.
CM: Juraj Kucka
Has gone off the boil in recent weeks, but could still be a hugely important player this season.
CM: Moussa Sissoko
Was handed the captain's armband last weekend and was one of only a few to emerge with any credit. I'd expect him to lead the team out again.
RW: Ismaila Sarr
Ranieri has already confirmed that the Senegalese man will be back on the wing today, where he is most effective.
LW: Emmanuel Dennis
There's a couple of other options for this position, but I think Dennis is the most threatening.
ST: Joao Pedro
Has to be given a chance soon. Looked positive after coming off the bench last weekend.
ST: Joshua King
I'd expect him to come straight back into the starting XI after returning to training this week.
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