Watford reveal key midfielder is set for five months out as two return for Leeds United clash

Etebo - who had featured in all six Premier League games this season so far - tore a quad muscle against Newcastle United last time out and is now set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

The Hornets travel to West Yorkshire on Saturday afternoon in the top flight and will do so without the on-loan midfielder.

Head coach Xisco Munoz has seen his side earn two wins from the club's opening six games of the campaign while the Whites are still searching for a first victory under Marcelo Bielsa in the 2021/22 term.

Midfielder Tom Cleverly, though, is available after being forced off against the Magpies with a suspected concussion.

The 32-year-old has undergone concussion protocols this week and is now fit for selection alongside goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann, who has recovered from a knee issue.

Kiko Femenia is also set to make the trip north along with the rest of the Watford squad following his early substitution against Newcastle.

I am very sad about this – always when one of our players has a big injury,” boss Xisco said of the Stoke loanee.

“It is a problem for us and that is all you can say. It is a moment to try and give the best recovery for him. He is out for four to five months and this is a problem also for him because he had a very good attitude for our squad and team.

"I wish him all the best. We have (Imran) Louza, Dan Gosling, Tufan and Tom Cleverley. We have a good level of players in this position.”