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​Watford boss Gracia: Doucoure is replaceable

Watford manager Javi Gracia is not too concerned at the prospect of losing Abdoulaye Doucoure in the summer.

The defensive midfielder is being linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, as a replacement for wantaway star Adrien Rabiot.

While losing Doucoure would be a blow for the Hornets, their manager Gracia believes the player can be replaced.

Gracia said in his press conference on the possibility of Doucoure leaving: "This club is like this. You have to know it.

"Maybe if Richarlison will be with us, you don't see Roberto Pereyra at the same level. Always there is a good chance to see a good player.

"I don't like to complain about the players I don't have. I prefer to give value to the players I have and try to be positive."

The 26-year-old has played 22 Premier League games, netting two goals and laying down five assists.

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