Daniel Jebbison plating for the Under-21s against Millwall on Monday. _(Image: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC)_
A 65-minute run-out for the Under-21s at the start of the week showed that Daniel Jebbison is fit and ready to go.
However, the striker has played just nine minutes of first-team football since October 19, and fitness is no guarantee of inclusion – the Bournemouth loanee didn’t even make the bench for the game with QPR last Saturday.
If he features at Cardiff tomorrow it will be his first involvement for a month, and Tom Cleverley stressed Jebbison will get opportunities.
“It was a positive performance in the Under-21’s,” he said.
“He showed really good application and attitude, and I’ve been pleased with his week’s training.
“He is determined to show the best version of himself and he’s giving everything to improve at the minute.
“Like everyone he’ll have to show fight for his place because it’s a level playing field here.
“He’s had a move to the Premier League but he’s still a fairly inexperienced player who has not had many games in professional football.
“He knows he needs to learn and he works and shows the desire to improve.
“I’ve been really happy with his attitude recently and his chance will come.”
Another player who has been pushing for more first-team game time is midfielder Pierre Dwomoh, who also featured for the Under-21s against Millwall on Monday.
“Pierre is one of those who has been on the fringes of things,” said Cleverley.
“He is certainly going to be a top player in the future and someone we are looking to develop, but we can also use him now.
“He has good people in the building to learn from and he’s a good option to have.”
Cleverley said he was glad to have the versatility and work ethic of Edo Kayembe in his squad.
“Edo is a player I love. He’s a coach’s dream,” the head coach commented.
“He goes out and does his job to the best of his ability wherever he’s put, and he’s a big example on the pitch.
“His training standards are very high and he will give his absolute all for you whatever the job you give him.
“We love having him in our squad and we can utilise him in attacking or more defensive midfield roles.”