Nuno Espirito Santo sent out the same starting XI for the eighth successive Premier League match when Wolves secured a 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace.

Gracia, though, knows whatever team the Portuguese coach selects, his own players have to meet the challenges head on.

“I prefer to analyse collectively, you know you have to pay attention to some players,” the Watford manager said at a press conference.

“Wolves keep the same line-up, but maybe (forward) Adama Traore comes on and he is dangerous.

“I know him very well because he came from Spain. I know he’s a dangerous player. He can change the game when he’s playing.”

The Watford boss added: “We know it’ll be a tough game, but in this moment for us it’s not important who we are going to play against. It’s more important to focus on ourselves and to try and do our best.”

Despite Watford’s recent dip in form, Gracia has settled well since arriving in January and would like to extend his current 18-month contract.

The positive mindset of the Spaniard is making an impression on the squad, whom he believes can soon get themselves back on track, having opened the new campaign with four straight Premier League wins.

“Sometimes there is a light line, some details in if you win or you lose,” said Gracia, who must do without suspended defensive duo Christian Kabasele and Jose Holebas.

“I feel all of my players have confidence and in that moment that is what is important to me, with good or bad results.”

The Watford boss added: “We got a very bad result (against Bournemouth), but we know it is only a game and we need to show all our desire, all our ambition in the next game.

“I am sure we are going to play a good game against Wolves.”

Gracia, meanwhile, played down suggestions veteran Brazilian goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes was set to hang up his gloves.

Ben Foster has emerged as Watford’s regular number one this season, but Gracia said: “I don’t want to listen to anything about retirement from Heurelho. He is very important for us.

“When he plays, when he doesn’t play, he is supporting all of the time. And, for me, he is an example every day and it’s a pleasure to be with him every day in training and trying to improve.”

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