Watford head coach Javi Gracia has said forward Rocco Vata will be out of action for "a long time" with a serious hamstring injury.

The 20-year-old suffered the injury in the second half of the Hornets' 3-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday and Gracia gave an update on the Italian's condition after Tuesday's 1-1 draw at Ipswich.

"I don't know [exactly how long] but it seems like a long time," Gracia told BBC Three Counties Radio.

When asked whether that meant Vata could be sidelined for months, Gracia said "Yes".

Vata has scored two goals in 10 Championship appearances this season.