JANMAAT OUT FOR UP TO SIX WEEKS

Watford defender Daryl Janmaat is set to be out for five to six weeks with a knee injury, with his management company confirming the setback.

Janmaat has now undergone work on his knee to try and speed up the rehabilitation process, so he can be back for the Hornets quicker.

"Daryl Janmaat will not take action in the coming weeks," a statement from his representatives Wasserman Group read.

"The 29-year-old player of Watford FC and international of the Dutch national team has undergone a minor intervention on his meniscus and is expected to be offf or five to six weeks."

"Due to the small intervention on the meniscus of his right knee, Janmaat is offside in the coming weeks.

"This means that he not only has to miss the upcoming matches of his club atford in the Premier League and League Cup, but he also has to miss the matches against Germany (on October 13) and Belgium (on October 16)."