Watford's Cleverley Plans to Rotate Squad, Sign Three New Players

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Watford head coach Tom Cleverley is looking to rotate his squad, particularly in key areas such as up front, where Mileta Rajovic and Vakoun Bayo are competing for positions. Cleverley, who celebrates his 35th birthday today, expressed his desire for Watford to win against MK Dons on Tuesday and believes that the team has the potential to finish in the top 10 this season. However, he emphasized the need for two or three new signings, including a defender and a forward, to increase the team's ambitions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tom Cleverley plans to rotate his Watford squad, particularly in key areas such as up front, where Mileta Rajovic and Vakoun Bayo are competing for positions.
  • Cleverley wants to sign two or three new players, including a defender and a forward, before the end of the transfer window.
  • The Watford head coach believes that the team has the potential to finish in the top 10 this season with some key additions.
  • Cleverley expressed his desire for Watford to win against MK Dons on Tuesday to mark his 35th birthday.
  • Mileta Rajovic, the lastminute winner against Millwall, could start in the League Cup tie against Dons.
  • Ryan Leonard, Millwall's midfielder, will undergo assessment after a clash of heads, with the possibility of changes in the team's lineup.
  • Neil Harris, Millwall's head coach, will need to make changes in the team's lineup due to injury concerns.

Statistics:

  • Watford's current position in the Championship is not specified in the article.
  • The number of goals scored by Watford in the game against Millwall is not mentioned.
  • The total number of goals scored by both teams in the game is not specified.
  • 35yrs - the age Tom Cleverley is today.

Sources:

  • "Millwall 2 Watford 3" by Paul Brown, Millwall 2 Watford 3, Championship, July 2023, [No reference]
  • Quote: "All I want for my birthday is another win on Tuesday against MK Dons."
  • Quote: "What we've got in the building is good enough to finish in the top 10."
  • Quote: "I expect two or three to come in."