Javi not haunted by story of Silva
JAVI GRACIA says he is not worried about his Watford future – despite his side claiming just two wins in 11 Premier League matches.
Watford will travel to Everton on Monday night to take on a Toffees side led by former Hornets boss Marco Silva.
Silva was sacked in January after just one victory in 11 games, with Watford blaming an approach by Everton for sparking their decline.
Gracia, below, said: “In my opinion we are playing well. I like to be demanding of my players because in this way we will improve, we’ll have more options to improve our results as well.
“But in this moment I’m not worried that in the last games we weren’t able to get some points, because I think we are in the right way, improving something; we are close to improving the results.
“I think the players have confidence in the way we are playing, the way we are working in all the different games.
“We have created many chances in all the games. Maybe the last game was different, but in all the games we have played we were close.”
When Silva’s similar dismal spell that precipitated his sacking was compared with his own lean run, Gracia said: “I don’t know him personally, I know now he’s doing a good job at Everton.
“I respect him but now I’m focused on my team, thinking of the next game. And that’s all.”