Sarr Disappointed Not To Have Netted A Hattrick Against Liverpool

Ismail Sarr found the net twice and turned provider in the third as Watford ended Liverpool’s unbeaten run at the Vicarage road.

Watford put an end to the Reds’ unbeaten run in England’s top-flight with an emphatic 3-0 win.

However, Senegal International, Sarr felt a bit disappointed not to have notched a hattrick in Saturday’s encounter with the Premier League leaders.

The 22-year-old was incredible running over the visitors in stunning fashion.

The winger who set up Troy Deeney for the third goal of the evening could have netted a hattrick but he curled his effort off target.

“I’m really, really disappointed because I really wanted the [match] ball today,” Sarr told the club website.

“I had a big chance to get the hat-trick. I’ll try for the next game to get the points for my team.

“I’m just here to work hard for the team. I did my job and my two goals were because of the team.

“For the first, I felt someone was going to cross it so I went to the first post. For the second, I had the experience to wait and chip the keeper.”

Nigel Pearson, Watford boss was full of praise for the Senegalese who recently returned from a hamstring injury.

“He [Sarr] is a good player, a really good player, and young as well,” Pearson said.

“I’m reluctant to put too high an expectation on him, when you’ve got young players it’s important for them to enjoy their football, but his impact was very good today. We need to do everything we can to keep him available.”

The Senegal International has now found the net six times and notched four assists in 20 appearances for the Hornets.

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