ISMAILA SARR NEWS

Returns from international duty Sarr (not injury related) rejoined the team ahead of Saturday's matchup with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Impact Having just returned from winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, Sarr may not be ready to immediately jump back into the starting XI for Watford. Especially considering he was dealing with a knee problem before leaving which has kept him out of domestic competition since Nov. 20 against Manchester United. If he does play, Sarr could be eased into action with an appearance off the bench but should be a mainstay on the pitch moving forward.

FEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from injury, still at AFCON Sarr (knee) came off the bench and scored in 32 minutes of Sunday's AFCON win against Equatorial Guinea.

Impact Sarr is healthy again, but he'll still miss the next two league matches because Senegal are in the AFCON semi-finals. While that's a positive update for Watford, it's still worth noting Sarr will likely see significant time over the next week with Senegal despite being out since late November because of a knee injury. The hope is that he doesn't pick up a new issue in his return.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Salah's Egypt, Mané's Senegal into African Cup semifinals

The biggest stars of African soccer are on course to meet in their continent’s biggest game

JANUARY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Joins up with Senegal Sarr has apparently recovered from his knee injury and has joined Senegal ahead of their AFCON quarter-final.

Impact This is a positive update on Sarr with the hope being that he isn't returning too soon from injury. Either way, he probably won't be ready for Watford's next couple league matches given AFCON and his long layoff from injury.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Watford fires Ranieri after falling into EPL relegation zone

Claudio Ranieri has been fired by Watford after 3 1/2 months in charge of the Premier League team that has just slipped into the relegation zone

JANUARY 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Away for AFCON Sarr is with Senegal for the upcoming African Cup of Nations despite dealing with a knee injury.

Impact It looks like Senegal got their way with Sarr, who isn't healthy. Hopefully, they don't push him to play too soon, as Sarr hasn't played since November because of a knee injury and the original hope was for him to return at some point in January. Now, injury or not, he'll be out until February.

JANUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ismaila Sarr: Watford winger out for at least a month with knee ligament injury Ismaila Sarr was injured in the 4-1 victory against Manchester United in the Premier League on November 20; Senegal international to undergo...

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • SKY.COM

Out extended period with knee injury Sarr has a knee ligament injury and will require a further scan in around a month, according to the team.

Impact This is a massive blow for Watford, who were hoping to only miss Sarr for a game or two. Cucho Hernandez came into the XI last match and will likely continue on the wing in Sarr's place. It's unfortunate for Sarr, who already had five goals in 12 matches prior to injury.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Leicester Sarr will miss Sunday's trip to Leicester City after suffering a knee injury last weekend.

Impact It remains to be seen how long Sarr will be out, but he's definitely out Sunday. It's a tough blow for Watford, as Sarr has been the team's best player for a couple years and already five goals on the season. Someone like Cucho Hernandez or Joao Pedro will likely enter the XI on the wing.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Man United's latest loss piles more pressure on Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future as Manchester United manager looked to be hanging by a thread after a 4-1 loss at Watford which saw the visitors finish with 10 men

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Solskjaer's United loses again; Chelsea consolidates lead

The pressure on Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reached new levels after the team’s latest Premier League setback, a dispiriting 4-1 loss to struggling Watford

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores, leaves injured Saturday Sarr bagged the second goal but was forced off in the 69th minute of Saturday's match against Man United after a poor challenge.

Impact The hope is that this isn't anything major for Sarr, as he's been Watford's best player this season. He scored his sixth goal of the season prior to injury and will be assessed in the coming days after going a full 90 in all but one of the prior 11 contests.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Poor on Sunday Sarr crossed once accurately during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Arsenal.

Impact Sarr was held off the scoresheet but wasn't alone as Watford were shut out on Sunday. The attacker failed to create a chance or shoot while crossing just once in the loss.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 11 crosses Sarr took two shots (one on goal) and crossed 11 times (one accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Southampton.

Impact Sarr was held off the scoresheet but was active in attack for Watford. The wide man finished with the second highest amount of shots on the team while his 11 crosses led Watford in the loss.

OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia exclusive: Watford defender on turning over new page, Ismaila Sarr and Claudio Ranieri's DNA Watford full-back Kiko Femenia spoke exclusively to Sky Sports; follow Everton vs Watford in our dedicated live match blog on Saturday; watc...

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • SKY.COM

Takes three shots during loss Sarr took three shots (one on goal) and put in two crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 5-0 loss to Watford.

Impact Sarr paced Watford in shots taken but had a tough matchup against one of the league's better defensive sides in Liverpool. Sarr will look to bounce back during Saturday's trip to Everton.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leeds exhales with 1-0 victory over Watford in EPL

Leeds has held on for its first victory of the Premier League season after defender Diego Llorente scored early in the 1-0 win over Watford

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Liverpool's Salah battles Ronaldo and Sarr for Premier League prize ' Goal.com Mohamed Salah and Ismaila Sarr have been shortlisted for the best player in the Premier League for the month under review.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Senegal's Sarr rescues point for Troost-Ekong's Watford against Newcastle United ' Goal.com Ismaila Sarr scored his fourth Premier League goal of the season to earn Watford a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Newcastle still without EPL win after 1-1 draw at Watford

Newcastle was still waiting for its first Premier League win of the season after Ismaila Sarr’s equalizer grabbed a 1-1 draw for Watford

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Newcastle Sarr scored a goal and won one of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Newcastle United. He took three shots (two on target) overall in the match.

Impact Sarr scored the equalizer Saturday with his third goal in his last two games. He has 11 shots on target already this season and he will be wanting more next weekend against Leeds, which have conceded 14 goals in six Premier League matches.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores brace against Norwich Sarr scored two goals and made an interception in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Norwich City. He took five shots on target in the match.

Impact Sarr was a direct threat all game long and his brace was the difference-maker in his side's first win since opening day. He will want to have a similar impact next weekend against 18th-placed Newcastle, which have already conceded 13 goals in five Premier League matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE