​Deulofeu wants to improve in new Watford role

Football
15 Aug 2019 • 12:57 PM MYT
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Watford star Gerard Deulofeu is hoping that he can improve as a central striker.

The winger is playing as a converted forward for the Hornets in tandem with another striker.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Deulofeu spoke about his role in the team and the way he is adapting to a new position.

"We spoke with the manager [Javi Gracia] at the beginning of the season," said Deulofeu.

"He said to me that I was going to play as a striker. Years before, I had been thinking that I wanted to play as a striker because you are nearer to the goal and you have more chances to score.

"Last season was really good for us, we can improve, of course and I can also improve my statistics. But I'm happy and I want to continue in that position.

"I had to adapt myself to Watford's style because there is a lot of long balls, direct and second balls.

"I had to adapt myself in that team and that type of football. In the last four or five months, I enjoyed playing with Troy [Deeney] and with people who go to the challenge and after, I can take some chances."