Gracia Insists Hornets Will ‘Give It A Go’

Watford boss Javi Gracia insists the FA Cup is a serious priority for his side, who are able to compete on all fronts this season.

Gracia has turned his attention away from the Premier League – with side sitting pretty in eighth spot – towards Friday’s fifth-round clash at a flagging Queens Park Rangers.

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The Spaniard could still make widespread changes for the tie at Loftus Road, but has promised his side will give it a real go to reach the quarter-finals. “We will play well and compete well against QPR,” Gracia said.

“The most important thing, in my opinion, is that we choose what we believe to be the best option for the game. “I’m not concerned if there are five or 11 changes. I’m not concerned about that.

I’m only focused on the game and choosing the best 11 to start and to win the game.” “Every game in the FA Cup is demanding,” he said. “If you are not at your best level, you don’t have options to progress in this competition.”