BEN DAVIES NEWS

Returns to training Davies (abdomen) was pictured in training with Tottenham on Tuesday.

Impact Davies was considered a doubt to be fit in time for Spurs' Boxing Day clash against Brentford after picking up an abdominal injury in Wales' World Cup defeat against England, but his return to training on Tuesday is a good sign of his progress.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubt to play Boxing Day Davies is now considered a doubt to be ready when the Premier League returns Dec. 26 at Brentford due to a stomach injury suffered in the Nov. 29 loss to Wales to England, accordin...

Impact Davies was a regular starter for club and country over the first half of the season so his absence is likely to require changes for Spurs in their next competitive games. Things will depend on the fitness of those still at the World Cup or not, so Cristian Romero, Eric Dier, Clement Lengley and Davinson Sanchez all have the potential to start pending the status of Davis by late-December.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Davies (undisclosed) was forced off with an injury during the second half of Tuesday's clash with England.

Impact Davies was forced off with an injury and was replaced by Joe Morrell. Wales are out of the World Cup so Davies will be looking to recover fully before a Boxing Day clash with Brentford back in Premier League action.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable in Iran game Davies won seven duels and two of two tackles and had two clearances and two blocks in Friday's 0-2 loss against Iran.

Impact Davies had a decent showing like most of Wales' rearguard, but they caved in the stoppage time. He has tallied three shots (two on target), two tackles, six clearances, and two blocks in two World Cup games.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bentancur's late brace eases pressure on Spurs coach Conte

Rodrigo Bentancur struck twice late on as Tottenham came back from behind three times to beat Leeds

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wales coach Page not worried about Bale ahead of World Cup

Wales head coach Robert Page has dismissed concerns about Gareth Bale’s fitness after including the former Real Madrid forward in his World Cup squad

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Davies executed three shots (scored with his one on target) and made two clearances in Spurs 3-2 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact Davies clocked his first goal of the season on Saturday, an assertive header from a Heung-Min Son corner. The Welsh international put in a solid performance protecting Spurs from attacks down their right flank. He is a defender who has the potential to deliver more goals and assists as he is a regular target from corners and has the confidence to take shots when the opportunity arises. From 10 appearances (nine starts) he has scored a goal, created an assist and delivered four clean sheets.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham comes from 2 goals down to beat Bournemouth 3-2

Substitute Rodrigo Bentancur has scored deep in stoppage time for Tottenham to complete a comeback from two goals down and beat Bournemouth 3-2 in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fernandes seals 2-0 Manchester United win against Tottenham

Manchester United arguably produced its most complete performance under Erik ten Hag in a 2-0 win against Tottenham to move within a point of the Premier League’s top four

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Appears in UCL relief Davies played 12 minutes during Tuesday's 0-0 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Davies was noted to be available as a substitute in this one, and he replaced Clement Lenglet in the 78th minute. He appeared fully recovered from his knee issue, and it should only be a matter of time before he reclaims his role in the XI. With his return, Lenglet will likely have increased competition for playing time across the back line.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for UCL match Davies (knee) will be available as a substitute against Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday.

Impact Davies is back in the squad after having missed both ends of the international break due to his knee issue. With the central defender seemingly fit, he should be in contention to reclaim his spot in the starting XI soon, which could see Clement Lenglet relegated to the bench.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Arsenal Davies (knee) didn't make Tottenham's game-day squad list to face Arsenal Saturday.

Impact Davis is improving but will miss the second straight game and will have to wait a while longer to return. Cristian Romero, Eric Dier and Clement Lenglet are starting in the back in this one.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing derby return Davies (knee) missed both Nations League matches but has a good chance to return for Saturday's North London Derby, per Tom Barclay.

Impact Davies was always going to miss both Nations League matches but it appears he could return as soon as Saturday's North London Derby. The defender started all five matches to open the campaign, though he started just once in September due to injury and Champions League rotation. Davies will compete for a job in the starting XI, but given their depth, it seems like he lost his every-day starting role.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out during international break Davies will miss Nations League matches for Wales during the international break due to a knee injury picked up during Tuesday's UCL loss to Sporting CP, according to Jonathan Gorr...

Impact Davies started just once in September as this injury and rotation saw him play sparingly after racking up five starts to open the season. Clement Lenglet should continue to play while Davies is out, though if he's back by the Oct. 1 match at Arsenal there could be a question as to whether Davies or Lenglet starts in the derby.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davies suffers knee injury, will return after international break Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies will be unavailable for Wales in their upcoming Nations League matches after sustaining a knee injury,...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Assists with lone chance created Davies had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot (on goal), making an interception, four tackles (winning one) and eight clearances during Sunday's 2-2 draw...

Impact Davies set up Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in the 68th minute for his first assist of the new season. Assists are not expected to be a big part of the defender's game as he will regular see himself as a member of Spurs' back three setup.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in season opener Davies (ankle) took a shot on target and created a chance in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Southampton. He also made three clearances and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Davies suffered an ankle injury during preseason in mid-July but he recovered in time to be in the XI in Saturday's Premier League opener. He became a regular starter in Spurs' back-three once Antonio Conte arrived in November last campaign, and he seems set to continue ahead of Clement Lenglet and Davinson Sanchez for now at least.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays on bench in final preseason match Davies (ankle) stayed on the bench in Saturday's final preseason match against Roma.

Impact It doesn't look like Davies will start the opener unless he really gets up his fitness in the next week. He still figures to be a starting center-back for Tottenham ahead of Davinson Sanchez and Clement Lenglet, though at this point, nothing seems like a certainty despite him starting 28 league matches last season.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Travels with team Davies (ankle) traveled with Tottenham to Israel for pre-season, according to Alasdair Gold of football.london.

Impact Davies traveled with Tottenham to Israel a good sign that his ankle should be doing better and that he could be close to a return. Davies was a surprisingly consistent starter in 2021/22, so him being available at the start of the season would be a major boon for Tottenham.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Extends Spurs contract Davies has extended his contract with Tottenham, keeping him at the club until 2025.

Impact This is only a year addition to the contract for Davies at Tottenham, but it's a good sign that Antonio Conte will continue to use him. Davies started 28 matches last season and figures to reach a similar number this upcoming season, as long as Clement Lenglet doesn't step into a bigger role after joining from Barcelona.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injures ankle in friendly Davies suffered an ankle injury late in Tottenham's friendly over the weekend, according to manager Antonio Conte.

Impact Davies was a key cog for Tottenham's back line last season, starting 28 league matches and all but one contest from late October on. The addition of Clement Lenglet gives Tottenham a bit more depth on their back line this season, something that could be immediately helpful if Davies has to miss any time.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Davies suffers ankle injury in Tottenham's draw with Sevilla Antonio Conte has said Ben Davies finished Tottenham Hotspur’s friendly match against Sevilla “with a bit of pain in his ankle”, in concerni...

JULY 16, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Keeps clean sheet in win Davies made a block, three clearances and an interception in Sunday's 5-0 victory against Norwich City. He also took a shot on target in the match.

Impact Davies had to wait until Halloween to make his first Premier League start of this campaign, but he started every single game bar one from there on out as part of the back-three, finishing with one goal, one assist and 11 clean sheets in 29 appearances (28 starts). Davies might be the first to be dropped from the starting XI if Tottenham brings in another center back in the summer -- behind Cristian Romero and Eric Dier -- but the 29-year-old has proved himself to be a very capable squad player during his eight seasons with the club.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Newcastle Davies scored a goal and made a block and a clearance in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Newcastle United.

Impact Davies scored a crucial equalizer just before halftime that set up his team to run riot on Newcastle in the second half. This was his fist Premier League goal since September 2017, four-and-a-half-years ago, and he will be ready to take on Aston Villa next weekend.

APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham thrashes Newcastle 5-1 to rise to 4th in EPL

Tottenham has powered above north London rival Arsenal into the English Premier League top four for at least one day by thrashing Newcastle 5-1

APRIL 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS