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Gets assist off bench Pedro logged one assist from one chance created in 26 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 5-2 win over Everton.

Impact Pedro has come off the bench in all four of his appearances this season and was able to get his name onto the box score as well by setting up Emmanuel Dennis for the final goal. In a reasonably deep attacking group, Pedro will need to make an even bigger impact if he's to become a better fantasy asset. Up next is a visit from Southampton, which have conceded 12 goals in nine games.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be option Saturday Pedro (knee) continues to train and could be an option for Saturday's match against Newcastle.

Impact Pedro has been training for about two weeks, so he should be nearing match fitness. He won't crack the starting XI immediately, but he should figure to steal some playing time as the season moves along after starting 31 matches last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Norwich trip Pedro (knee) is training in full but will miss Saturday's match against Norwich City.

Impact Pedro was a late-test last weekend, so this update is a bit surprising. He's been training fully for a couple weeks now and is likely working on his fitness at this point. Once ready, he gives Watford another option to use up front.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Pedro (knee) is back in full training and will be assessed ahead of Saturday's match against Wolverhampton.

Impact Pedro only recently returned to full training, so he's unlikely to make an appearance Saturday given his absence since July. At this point, it makes more sense to come off the bench a couple times before being an option to start and even then, he'll need to fight for a job in the attack.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Running outside, making progress Pedro is running outside and making progress with his knee injury, according to the team.

Impact Pedro may still have another few weeks before he's an option again. It's unknown what kind of injury he suffered in July, but it's a knee issue that'll keep him out multiple months. Even upon a return, he'll have to fight for minutes in Watford's attack with Emmanuel Dennis taking the starting role up front this season.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Working through knee injury Pedro continues to work through a knee injury sustained last month and will miss Saturday's opener against Aston Villa.

Impact It doesn't seem like Pedro is close to returning, so his Premier League campaign starts with a hitch. He started 31 matches for Watford last season, scoring nine goals, but given other signings, his spot in the squad may not be the same in the new season.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE