The 25-year-old star has caught the eye with his impressive performances in the Premiership so far this season, and could come in as a player who can seriously challenge for a place in the starting XI.
Dowell, who has not played a game since August, has clearly not done enough to prove to Rohl that he has what it takes to play as the number ten or in central midfield.
Watt, though, has the qualities to play in either of those roles for the German head coach, because he is an incredibly well-rounded midfielder who can offer plenty to the team in and out of possession in the middle of the park.
Heart & Hand podcaster Adam Thornton recently described the 25-year-old star as “a bit of a unicorn” while analysing that his best qualities are a “rare blend”. His statistics in the Premiership this season back up that claim.Described as the “best midfielder in the league” this season by Scottish football analyst Kai Watson, Watt certainly ranks favourably among the best central midfielders in the division in various areas of the game, showing he can impact matches at both ends of the park.
