Kenny Jackett, right, pictured with Watford record goalscorer Luther Blissett and Hornet s greatest ever manager Graham Taylor. Credit: Action Images Former Watford footballer and manager Kenny Jackett will be taking a short break away from football to recover from an operation. The Portsmouth manager will not attend any matches or training sessions from Thursday, with a medical procedure booked in on his arm that will require a short period of rest and recuperation. The news was confirmed by the League One club this morning, with dozens of people sending messages of goodwill to Watford-born Jackett and the club. Speaking at a press conference today, Jackett said: I need an operation on my forearm. They re expecting I ll be out for around two weeks, or will need two weeks recovery after that operation. It is a precautionary one.