Watford players ‘could quit’ club if they keep Walter Mazzarri as manager next season

WATFORD could be in line for a player revolt if Walter Mazzarri stays on as manager next season.

Mazzarri’s future in charge at Vicarage Road is under threat even though he has guided the club to Premier League survival this year.

And now it has been claimed there are a growing number of players who have decided they no longer want to work under him.

Keep up to date with ALL the Watford news, gossip and transfers on our club page

According to the , tensions between the Italian and his squad has reached breaking point and the players have decided enough is enough.

It is understood a group of them have reached the stage where they will ask for moves away from Watford if Mazzarri is not sacked at the end of the season.

The former Napoli boss has not bothered to learn English during his time in the Premier League, something that has angered a group of players.

They are also said to be confused when the fiery former Napoli boss screams orders to them from the touchline in Italian, which they cannot understand.

It is also claimed other members of staff at the club are angry at the lack of days off Mazzarri allows them under his strict regime.

Watford are aware of the potential problems between manager and player and are understood to be looking at their managerial situation once this season finishes.

Mazzarri takes his team to Manchester City on Sunday knowing it could be the last time he is in charge.

The Hornets have already begun looking around at potential new managers should they decide the time is right to make a change.

Hull’s Marco Silva is one name on the list, having impressed during his short time in England where he just failed to lead the club to Premier League survival.

But Watford would not be the only club interested in his services, and there is no guarantee he would be willing to swap Humberside for Hertfordshire.