Russell Slade speaks to the media ahead of the game. The situation with Juan Cala was one of the topics discussed.
Onto matters on the pitch. Slade has led Cardiff for seven game since his permanent appointment. Cardiff have won four of those games and drawn one.That's the 7th best for a manger in Cardiff City's history.
The one thing missing is an away win. It won't be easy at Watford today. The Hornets have only lost once at home all season. That was last weekend when Derby took three points away from Vicarage Rd.
But like Watford's unbeaten home run ended last Saturday, maybe City's run of no wins away from home this season wil end today?
Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes is a doubt for the visit of Cardiff.
The Brazilian is struggling with tendinitis and needs a late fitness check, with Jonathan Bond standing by to deputise.
Midfielder Almen Abdi could be added to the squad after proving his fitness with a run-out for the under-21s after a month on the sidelines with a shoulder injury.
Gabriel Tamas is the only definite absentee as the defender continues his recovery from a cruciate injury.
Cardiff could be unchanged as they look for their first away win of the season.
Russell Slade left out key men Bruno Manga and Fabio to keep faith with a settled side and Ben Turner and Matt Connolly look set to keep that pair out of the team once more.
Adam Le Fondre and Federico Macheda are expected to get the chance to team up again in Slade's preferred 4-4-2 system.
Craig Noone put pen to paper on a new deal this week and the winger will keep his place in the starting line-up as the Bluebirds look to end a miserable recent run on their travels.
MATCH FACTS
Head-to-Head
• The last meeting ended as a goalless draw at Vicarage Road in the Championship in April last year.
• Cardiff are unbeaten in the last five meetings, winning two. Watford's last win was 4-1 at Vicarage Road in the Championship in December 2010.
• Cardiff have won only one of the last 14 meetings at Vicarage Road. Their only win there since 1970 was 4-0 in the Championship in October 2009.
Watford
• Watford have lost their last three games, after going unbeaten in their previous nine games.
• Watford lost their last game 2-1 against Derby at home last Saturday - their first defeat at Vicarage Road in the Championship this season.
Cardiff
• Their only defeat this month was 3-0 at Bolton on 4 November.
• Cardiff have not won any of their nine away games in the Championship this season, drawing five and losing four.