“Ange Postecoglou Confirms Crucial Tottenham Defender’s Return for Everton Showdown”

“Ange Postecoglou Reveals Key Tottenham Defender Set for Comeback Against Everton”

Ange Postecoglou has provided an update on the fitness of Tottenham defender Ben Davies ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Everton.

Spurs suffered their 11th league defeat of the season on Wednesday (15 January), falling 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates. Adding to the drama, the club quietly released a multi-million-pound document shortly before kick-off in North London.

As a result, Postecoglou finds himself under immense pressure to secure a vital win against Everton at Goodison Park on 19 January, especially with Gary Neville making a “stupid” remark in the buildup to the Premier League clash.

A defeat on Merseyside could spell the end of Postecoglou’s tenure, with reports suggesting his job hangs in the balance.

Amid the tension, the Australian will take comfort in the potential return of Ben Davies, expressing his optimism ahead of the trip to Everton. Speaking to Football London on 17 January, he said, “Ben Davies should be involved.”

Will Ange Postecoglou have Ben Davies back for Tottenham’s clash against Everton?

Davies has been sidelined since Tottenham’s 1-0 loss to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on 5 December, leaving Postecoglou to rely on an improvised centre-back duo. Archie Gray, who has recently attracted interest from Real Madrid [via Fichajes, 12 January], and Radu Drăgușin have stepped in to fill the gap in Davies’ absence.

The last time Ben Davies completed a full 90 minutes was during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 1 December. His performance that day highlighted just how vital he is to the squad, further emphasizing the importance of his potential return against Everton.

According to Sofascore, Davies showcased his quality on the ball during that match, completing an impressive 97% of his passes. He also contributed defensively with seven clearances, four interceptions, and three blocked shots.

Additionally, Davies displayed his playmaking ability with three accurate long balls out of four attempts. While he only won three of his eight ground duels and lost his single aerial duel, he gave possession away just twice, demonstrating a composure on the ball that Tottenham has sorely lacked in recent weeks.

As a result, Postecoglou will be eager for Davies to feature at Goodison Park, whether as a starter or at least as a key option off the bench.

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