There is uncertainty surrounding the future of Watford head coach Tom Cleverley, with reports in Spain claiming the Hornets have been in talks with former Villarreal boss Jose Rojo Martin, known as Pacheta.
The Hornets have taken just four points from their past six games but Watford released a brief statement on Thursday night confirming Cleverley's position for the weekend, and branding reports 'pure speculation'.
Cleverley was appointed on a permanent basis in April last year after a spell in interim charge with the Hornets winning only two of their final 10 games of the season but they are eighth in the Championship and just one point outside the play-off places.