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Who will replace Marco Silva as Watford boss?

The Hornets are on the look-out for a new boss again.

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Watford are looking for their 10th manager in seven years following the sacking of Marco Silva on Sunday.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at possible candidates to take on the role.

Javi Gracia

Reports have suggested the Hornets already have a replacement for Silva lined up and that he will be new to the Premier League. Early favourite Gracia was axed by Russian Premier League side Rubin Kazan at the end of last season following a ninth-placed finish. In an interview with Sky Sports in October the 41-year-old cited the different “culture and character” as the reason for his unhappy spell in Russia, admitting it was “very tough”. Gracia speaks good English and has spoken of his love for the Premier League. The former Malaga boss could fit the bill.

Paulo Fonseca

Paulo Fonseca is keen to manage in England
Paulo Fonseca is keen to manage in England (Mike Egerton/Empics)

Roger Schmidt

Schmidt led Bayer Leverkusen to the Champions League
Schmidt twice led Bayer Leverkusen into the Champions League (Adam Davy/Empics)

Manuel Pellegrini

Manuel Pellegrini is the early favourite for the Watford job
Manuel Pellegrini is an early contender for the Watford job (David Davies/PA)

Roberto Mancini

Mancini's name has been touted for a number of jobs of late
Mancini’s name has been touted for a number of jobs of late (Richard Sellars/PA)
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