Watford Manager Pezzolano Faces Fan Pressure After Poor Championship Start

Watford head coach Paulo Pezzolano remains optimistic about the team's long-term improvement despite a disappointing start to the 2025/26 Championship season, including a 1-0 loss to Millwall that marked their fourth straight league game without a win. Pezzolano emphasized that the squad is still in a developmental process and believes their finishing and results will improve with continued effort and time. He defended his players' physical and tactical efforts, noting the close margin of the Millwall defeat and the team's progress under challenging conditions. However, fan sentiment is strongly against Pezzolano, with many calling for his dismissal due to perceived tactical mismanagement and lack of a clear game plan, particularly criticizing his substitutions and the team's lack of attacking threat. The club sits precariously near the relegation zone, intensifying pressure on Pezzolano amid vocal supporter dissatisfaction. Despite this, Pezzolano stresses the importance of patience, ongoing work, and internal changes aimed at establishing a more serious and successful club culture.