Watford have been boosted by the news that both Almen Abdi and Nathaniel Chalobah are fit and available for the match against Leeds United on Saturday.

Abdi has been struggling with a calf injury while Chalobah had a groin problem and was taken off as a precaution against Leicester City.

Both however are able to play against Leeds while defender Fitz Hall has also trained this week.

Zola said: “Abdi and Chalobah are fine, they are both available, they trained and they are fine.

“Fitz Hall also came back to train yesterday [Wednesday] for the first time, he trained today, he will train tomorrow and after that we will decide what to do.

"It is good to have them back and I am sure their presence will be very, very important.

John Eustace trained this week as well and Zola praised the veteran midfielder for his attitude and his influence on the team off the pitch.

"John is the same as Fitz, he's recovered he's been training and training very well," he said.

"The problem with John is he's been unlucky - he's been out for most of the season and his fitness has not been as good as many others.

"But his support and his presence has always been appreciated by everyone and that is very important.

"Having people like John involved even if they're not on the pitch makes a big difference."