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Watford FC have secured promotion to the Premier League after finishing second in the EFL Championship league table.
The Hornets were relegated to the EFL Championship after finishing 19th in the 2019-20 Premier League campaign. But manager Xisco Munoz led them back to the top division at the first time of asking.
The Spanish manager now has before him the bigger task of adjusting to life in the Premier League and will be eyeing a repeat of his team's Championship heroics during the upcoming season.
On that note, here's a look at three Watford players who could succeed in the Premier League next season:
#1 Ismaila Sarr - Watford's Player of the Season
Ismaila Sarr has been linked with a move away from Watford FC after the Hornets' relegation from the Premier League in 2020. However, he decided to stay on at the club and went on to play an important role in their promotion during the 2020-21 season.
The 23-year-old played 39 league games in the recently concluded campaign, scoring 13 and assisting four goals. He was awarded Watford’s Player of the Season accolade for his performances, along with the Players’ Player of the Season award.
The Senegal international was clearly among the Yellow Army's best players during their most recent Premier League season and he will be looking to replicate that in the next one.
However, a number of top European clubs have their eye on the former Stade Rennais FC man. The Hertfordshire-based club might find it hard to convince him to stay on during the upcoming summer transfer window.
#2 Adam Masina - Key to Watford's 2021-22 plans
Signed from Bologna in 2018, Adam Masina has been one of the standout players for Watford during the 2020-21 season.
The 27-year old played 25 league games during the recently concluded campaign, making 1.6 tackles, 1.5 interceptions and 2.7 clearances per game. He helped the club keep 15 clean sheets, while also registering two important goals.
The Morocco international is the only Watford player to be included in the EFL Championship Team of the Season and his form will play a key role in the Hornets' success next season.
#3 João Pedro - Watford's first line of defense
João Pedro has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with Watford and established himself among the key players at the club in the absence of the injured Troy Deeney.
A centre-forward by trade, Pedro wrought havoc in the Championship with his pace and trickery. He played 38 league games during the recently concluded season, scoring nine and assisting two goals.
Apart from his attacking exploits, the 19-year-old also serves as the first line of defense for his team and has averaged one tackle per game in the league.
The Brazilian youngster's performances have reportedly earned him a new long-term contract with the club and he could play a key role in Watford's success for years to come.
Also read: 5 goalkeepers with most saves in the 2020-21 Premier League season
