'Sensational Louza capable of moment of madness'

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Watford's Imran Louza with his arm out. He is wearing a yellow and red striped kit. Image source, Getty Images

To say it was an afternoon of ups and downs for Imran Louza on Saturday may well be an understatement.

The Watford midfielder made his 100th appearance for the club against QPR, and for 90 minutes he was absolutely sensational.

His ability to dictate the tempo of the game will delight new manager Paulo Pezzolano, while the fans will have enjoyed his Maradona-esque spin on the halfway line, taking out three QPR players in the process.

But like Maradona, Louza possesses the occasional moment of madness.

In this case, a lunging, wayward tackle a couple of minutes before the end resulted in a needless straight red card, leaving his side clinging on.

Watford's 2024-25 player of the season may well still leave the club before the window closes.

But should he stay, expect plenty more of the same, both good and bad.