When Philip Zinckernagel joined Watford, he had the dream of playing in the Premier League. During preseason, he continued to wear the number seven kit and seemed to be impressing Xisco Munoz, especially after scoring in a closed-door friendly against Arsenal. Controversially, the Hornets elected to loan him to Nottingham Forest which appeared to be aContinue reading “Watford Insert Key Fine Print in Philip Zinckernagel’s Loan Deal”
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Analyzing Watford’s Recent Transfer Mistake
28 appearances. 19 goals. 18 assists. Six penalties won. One dream. Philip Zinckernagel’s 2020 campaign with Bodo/Glimt in the Eliteserien (Norwegian top-flight) earned him plenty of interest from clubs in more prominent European leagues. Watford snapped him up in the recent January transfer window as his contract expired – a move widely accepted as aContinue reading “Analyzing Watford’s Recent Transfer Mistake”
Philip Zinckernagel’s Four Potential Roles for Watford Next Season
Watford signed Philip Zinckernagel at the start of the recent January transfer window in a free transfer. His English move followed a season where he starred in a record-shattering FK Bodo/Glimt side, scoring 19 goals and contributing 24 assists in just 28 appearances in the Norwegian top flight. The right winger by trade was primarilyContinue reading “Philip Zinckernagel’s Four Potential Roles for Watford Next Season”
Tom Cleverley: Not Abdi – Yet Sufficiently Similar
Almen Abdi: it is safe to say the vast majority of Watford supporters have fond memories when they hear that name. He is Watford’s most recent direct free-kick scorer (a goal that occurred almost five years ago). The former Switzerland international player’s attacking threat from the midfield made him a fan favorite. At times thisContinue reading “Tom Cleverley: Not Abdi – Yet Sufficiently Similar”
Defending Attacking-Mindedly: Xisco Munoz’s Latest Tactical Masterclass
Heading into the clash against Nottingham Forest, Watford were without many key players. Dan Gosling and Tom Cleverley were sidelined due to injury concerns, while Nathaniel Chalobah missed out thanks to a two-match ban. Carlos Sanchez had only just signed for the Hornets. So, Will Hughes was the Hornets’ only (senior) central midfielder with ChampionshipContinue reading “Defending Attacking-Mindedly: Xisco Munoz’s Latest Tactical Masterclass”
Give Zinckernagel Time: The Berghuis Debacle Needs To Be Learned From
28 appearances. 19 goals. 18 assists. When Philip Zinckernagel signed for Watford upon the opening of the January transfer window, many fans were expecting the Dane to make an instant impact. After over one month in England, Zinckernagel’s only start has come in an FA Cup defeat at Old Trafford. But, despite his lack of inclusion, theContinue reading “Give Zinckernagel Time: The Berghuis Debacle Needs To Be Learned From”
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