Watford defender Sebastian Prodl believes next two matches are pivotal to 'get out of trouble'

Crucial matches: Sebastian Prodl believes Watford's meetings with Wolves and Sheffield United carry great significance
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Simon Collings @sr_collings25 September 2019

Watford defender Sebastian Prodl has told his team-mates their next two Premier League games are pivotal so they can move into “safe waters”.

The Hornets defeated Swansea City 2-1 in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night in what was their first win since Quique Sanchez Flores returned for a second stint as head coach.

Goals from Danny Welbeck and Roberto Pereyra cancelled out Sam Surridge’s strike as Watford booked a place in the fourth round.

However, they are still searching for a first top-flight win of the season and Prodl believes the next two games against Wolves and Sheffield United are crucial.

“We need to get some points now in the Premier League to get out of trouble and to get into safe waters,” he told Watford’s official website.

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“I think the next two games are pivotal, against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United, before the international break.

“I think the pressure is on, but we can fight it with confidence, we can fight it with quality, and we can fight it as a club. I think this is what we should focus on.

"There is not much time to recover now but I think we have a big squad, a quality squad and I do believe there is a way out.

“We have to admit that we haven’t had the best start to the season, and step by step now we have to get out of trouble. This competition is something where we can get some confidence.”

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