Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Charlie Bradley

Man City vs Watford: Defender Dimitri Foulquier substituted on debut after only 32 minutes in thrashing

Manchester City sailed into a 5-0 lead within just 18 minutes against Watford, but one player suffered more humiliation than anyone else for the Hornets. 

French right-back Dimitri Foulquier was making his Watford and Premier League debut, having been at the club for more than two years.

Finally given an opportunity, Foulquier’s debut was a disaster, and he was substituted after only 32 minutes following his part in a shambolic Watford display.

Despite the onslaught from the champions, Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores removed the 26-year-old and replaced him with Roberto Pereyra, an attacking midfielder. 

Foulquier will hope for a second chance in the near future, perhaps against a team that doesn’t boast Sergio Aguero and Kevin De Bruyne. 

If that is the last we see of the Frenchman, he will join the infamous Ali Dia in the top-flight’s 32-minute club.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.