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Watford boss admits he loves Heurelho Gomes even more after Leicester shocker
QUIQUE FLORES insists he loves keeper Heurelho Gomes even more after his Leicester horror show.
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The Brazilian was at fault for both Foxes goal in Watford’s last match - including a complete howler from Ngolo Kante’s shot.
But boss Flores said: “Gomes has been happy - completely happy. He knows accidents are possible in football.
“I said to him when we were coming back from Leicester: ‘Heurelho I love you more than before.’ We love him.
“Accidents are possible with goalkeepers. But if you analyse his season it is amazing.”
Watford will be without defender Sebastien Prodl for at least the next two weeks. But the Hornets are currently 11th as they get ready for a home clash with Manchester United on Saturday.
Watford boss Quique Flores admits he loves Heurelho Gomes even more after his Leicester horror show
Flores said: “The expectation is good for Watford, it means what we are doing is important for the rest of the people.
“I don’t want to change the perspective. We try to create a philosophy.
“It is important that nothing changes between Vicarage Road or Newcastle or Stoke’s stadium. We are not afraid of anyone.”
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