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Watford's Walter Mazzarri: Troy Deeney reaction vs. Tottenham normal

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has no issue with his players being unhappy sitting on the bench.

Watford host Premier League relegation battlers Swansea looking to recover from last weekend's 4-0 drubbing at Tottenham.

Stefano Okaka led the attack against Spurs, with captain Troy Deeney starting among the substitutes before being sent on for the final 20 minutes when the game was already long over as a contest.

Deeney is reported to have been left less than impressed by the decision but Mazzarri said at a news conference: "I know all the players that don't play are not happy.