Alessio Dionisi issues positive Watford fitness update

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0 Comments This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Alessio Dionisi has issued a positive fitness update as Watford prepare to face Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

The Hornets travel to Molineux off the back of a hard-fought win at home to Charlton Athletic last weekend, ending a torrid run of form at a crucial time.

With numerous players featuring not long after returning from injuries, Dionisi was asked whether his players made it through the match unscathed.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Thursday, the Italian confirmed that everyone who played emerged without issue.

"Yes [everyone is okay after the Charlton game]," he confirmed. "They [Krepin Diatta and Marc Bola] have a lot of solutions. We have a lot of players compared to one month ago, or even two weeks ago."

Dionisi added that the three players already sidelined remain the only unavailable options ahead of Saturday's trip to Molineux.

"Only [Edoardo] Bove, [Jeremy] Ngakia and KB [Kwadwo Baah] are not ready to play the next match," he admitted.

Dionisi was also asked specifically about Bove, who has been pictured on the grass recently. He insisted that the club are waiting for the Italian to return to full fitness, and praised his upcoming documentary.

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"I'm happy for him," Dionisi said. "Last Sunday, there was a particular day for Edoardo, because I know the history about him, and now there will be a movie about this, and I'm happy for him because he's a good person and a good player.

"But, for me, the man arrived before the player. I wait; we'll wait for Edoardo for now."

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