Watford vs Millwall preview - Gomes worry for Hornets

Posted Friday, October 31, 2014 by PA

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes is a doubt for the visit of Millwall.

The Brazilian missed last weekend's 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough after injuring his groin in the warm-up and was replaced by Jonathan Bond.

The Hornets are still without defenders Gabriel Tamas (cruciate) and Gabriele Angella (ankle) along with midfielder Almen Abdi (shoulder).

Skipper Troy Deeney is pushing to start in attack having made three substitute appearances - and scored the equaliser against Boro - since recovering from a hamstring injury.

Millwall captain Alan Dunne is available after a suspension.

His return will give manager Ian Holloway a dilemma at the back after centre-halves Mark Beevers and Danny Shittu kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 win over Cardiff last week, with the latter scoring the winner on his first start of the season.

However, Beevers could find himself shifted to left-back with Scott Malone (thigh) and Matthew Briggs (calf) both struggling with injuries.

Mathias Ranegie (hamstring) and Nicky Bailey (calf) are set to miss out again while Josh Wright this week joined Leyton Orient on loan.