Watford's Deeney ruled out for 'several weeks' after knee surgery

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Manchester City v Watford - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 18, 2019 Watford's Troy Deeney reacts after conceding their fifth goal scored by Manchester City's Raheem Sterling REUTERS/David Klein

(Reuters) - Watford captain Troy Deeney has been ruled out for several weeks after undergoing minor knee surgery, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Deeney, 31, started Watford's opening two league defeats against Brighton and Hove Albion and Everton.