Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores has once again chosen to remain in good spirits despite his side suffering another Premier League defeat on Monday night. Instead he suggested that everyone about Vicarage Road, particularly his players, should instead focus on the Hornets' "amazing" achievements so far this season.
Disappointment at the Liberty
The 1-0 loss to Ronald Koeman's Swansea City - courtesy of a first half header from defender Ashley Williams - will be frustrating for the Watford manager, who has now seen his side slip to four Premier League defeats in a row - with just one point in five league fixtures and no win since the Hornets' magnificent 3-0 win over Liverpool in December.
The visit to Wales promised to be a competitive game for both sides, but Flores and his players will have still considered it to be a winnable fixture, particularly after Swansea's recent dip in form saw them slip into the relegation zone before they hosted Watford on Monday night.
Watford rallied in the second half but couldn't do anything to cancel out the Swansea goal. When Flores was questioned post-game about the recent signing of Malaga winger Nordin Amrabat, he shifted the emphasis on "the players [he has] got", highlighting their "completely amazing" achievements already this season.
Flores is right to say that Watford have "lots of reasons to be happy" - as he keeps repeatedly insisting - because despite the recent slump in form the Hornets have already broken the barrier for club-record points in a Premier League season, and have been a breath of fresh air since their promotion from the Sky Bet Championship.
Looking forward
"We have amazing spirit"
- Quique Sanchez Flores
The Spaniard furthermore went on to say that Watford will "remain humble" whether they are on a run of victories, or if they where they are now. For Flores, winning in the Premier League for the Hornets is "always difficult", but his side have shown they are ready to mix with England's elite teams on more than occasion this season, and Flores has once more pointed to his side's "amazing spirit".
The fans are still behind their team, and the manager and players remain confident. This will stand the Hornets in good stead as they prepare to host Newcastle United - the team they knocked out of the third round of the FA Cup just a couple of weeks ago - at Vicarage Road, and of course for the rest of what could well be a promising 2016.
