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Valerien Ismael: No extra pressure because of Watford coaches turnover

Watford head coach Valerien Ismael says he does not feel under extra pressure to succeed despite the club's record of sacking his predecessors.

The Hornets have had three different people in charge in both of the last two seasons.

And former Besiktas boss Ismael is their 10th head coach since 2018.

"I have no more pressure than normal. Last season, everywhere around the world in the big leagues, they change a lot [of] the managers," he said.

"I think the pressure is not only on Watford, but everywhere. I am still confident here, I am exactly where I want to be and the work with the board, with the squad, with the people who run the club is excellent so far.