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Watford boss Walter Mazzarri urges Stefano Okaka to cool off and not ruin his brilliant Premier League start, insisting 'he goes over the limit

Walter Mazzarri is urging Watford striker Stefano Okaka to cool off to stop him ruining his super start to life in the Premier League.

Okaka misses Watford's early kick-off clash against Crystal Palace on Monday with a hamstring injury that he played on with in the club's defeat at Manchester City.

It is the second time the forward has played through the pain and over his 'limits' with little reason to do so — and his bravery is costing him time on the pitch.

Stefano Okaka misses Watford's clash with Crystal Palace after picking up a hamstring injury
Stefano Okaka misses Watford's clash with Crystal Palace after picking up a hamstring injury

The Italian has scored two goals since his summer arrival from Anderlecht and is emerging an important player despite starting just twice in the Premier League.