Let's see what I can do to help the team - Bove

Watford midfielder Edoardo Bove said making his home debut for the club was an "unbelievable" feeling despite Tuesday's defeat by Ipswich Town.

The Italian - who suffered a cardiac arrest during a game for Fiorentina in 2024 - was sent on for the second half at Vicarage Road.

Although the game ended 2-0 to the visitors, Bove was only inches away from a goal with a 20-yard shot which flew just wide of the post.

"I was waiting for this moment. Unfortunately we lost but at least we tried our best," Bove told BBC Three Counties Radio.

"We were more aggressive [in the second half] and trying to fight in every zone of the pitch, we were trying to push and bring the fans back to our side.

"We took [conceded] the second goal but we had a good reaction and had 15-20 minutes in which I had the feeling we could score and come back.

"It didn't happen but we have to work on this and find a way to play again in Bristol [on Friday].

Bove has made two appearances for Watford since signing from Roma in January having previously not played for 13 months.

"For me, it's important to get minutes," the 23-year-old added. "The more I play, I start to feel better so let's see what I can do to help the team."

The Hornets are now 12th in the Championship, six points outside the play-off places, with 12 games remaining.