Antonio Conte hailed for revitalising Tottenham defender’s career after starring display vs Brentford
Viewers of Tottenham’s meeting with Brentford this evening have taken to social media in numbers, to hail Antonio Conte’s influence on one player in particular.
Son amongst the goals
The Lilywhites were of course back in action a short time ago.
After seeing their scheduled meeting with Burnley at the weekend postponed owing to weather conditions, Spurs welcomed the aforementioned Brentford to north London, buoyed by a full week’s rest.
And, when all was said and done, the freshness in the legs of the hosts proved key, en route to a 2-0 triumph.
A Sergi Canos own goal set the ball rolling inside fifteen minutes, before Heung-min Son put the finishing touches on a deserved 3-point haul for Conte’s men with a close-range finish from Sergio Reguilon’s pull-back 25 minutes from time.
That’s how you score on the break
Heung-min Son finishes off a counter from Spurs and they lead 2-0!#PLonPrime #TOTBRE pic.twitter.com/RsbQ8eDlgF
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) December 2, 2021
The Conte effect
In the aftermath of what most would no doubt argue proved Spurs’ most complete display under the watch of their new boss, however, it is not goalscorer Son, or any other player in the attacking third, however, who has taken centre stage in the post-match chatter.
Instead, this honour has been reserved for defender Ben Davies.
Welsh international Davies looked absolutely superb throughout proceedings this evening, after being utilised on the left-hand side of a 3-man central defensive unit.
And the Tottenham faithful, in turn, have since flooded to social media, to lavish praise on Antonio Conte, for overseeing what could yet prove to be a complete resurgence in Davies’ previously floundering career:
How come Ben Davies has turned into prime vertongan. Conte is a magician
— kieron hodgkinson (@KhSpurs70) December 2, 2021
Ben Davies appreciation tweet..another solid game..gets the usual pre match stick when teams are announced..he has seemed to have been lifted since conte arrived..Rock solid alongside dier #COYS #TOTBRE pic.twitter.com/XUE5Pme1u5
— StephenTHFC (@Stephen7015) December 2, 2021
Ben Davies appreciation post. Since Conte has come in and put Davies at left centre half he has really been pretty impressive! Hats off for taking your chance when so many others havnt! #tottenham #thfc #spurs #TOTBRE pic.twitter.com/go83RPzNbE
— Belds ENIC Out (@RickBelds) December 2, 2021
Ben Davies. Solid performance, what a changed man he’s become under Conte!
— Sean. (@SeanDavies93) December 2, 2021
idk what else it takes to prove conte is above world class.
He’s made Ben Davies into a playable cb pic.twitter.com/0fwBuislIF
— (@ConteSZN) December 2, 2021
Finally a decent performance all around. Conte really is a magician. Ben Davies looking solid ffs.
— Conte’s Totspur (@banterhotspur) December 2, 2021
Davies turning into the Welsh Maldini under Conte love to see it
— Matthew. 777 (@7seven7s) December 2, 2021
What a game for Davies tonight, Conte is such an elite manager at improving individuals.
— King Kane (@KingKane_9) December 2, 2021
Dier, Davies and Reguillon are like different players under Conte #COYS
— Lee Mayes (@Mezzy14) December 2, 2021
Conte even made DAVIES one of the best players in the recent games. https://t.co/Bnxq2JPqQQ
— Francisco Roulacase (@FranHee7) December 2, 2021
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