Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-3 defeat away to Everton in the 22nd round of the Premier League. After the match, Tottenham defender Ben Davies spoke to the Premier League officials and opened up about the match and his team's recent progress.
Davies opened up about the grueling game: "It was definitely a tough game. Being three goals down at half-time was like climbing a treacherous peak, it was breathless. Even though we did everything we could in the second half, it was clear that the first half performance was not enough."
Facing the loss of the fans, Davies empathized: "I can fully understand the disappointment of the fans. Our defense was full of holes, allowing the opponents to score easily. In the confrontation, we were too weak and lacked the toughness and resilience we should have had. We have to do better, there's no doubt about that."
Talking about the team's injury problems, Davis was slightly helpless: "Injuries, this is the cruel reality of soccer. Sometimes we may be able to blame it on injuries, but that can never be an excuse. As a team, we need to improve as a whole, and we can't always rely on individual players' canoes."
Speaking about the current situation of the team, Davies' tone is heavy: "This is probably the toughest time since I joined Tottenham Hotspur. At this moment, we will witness which players are willing to fight for the team and which players really care about the future of the team. It's a tough journey for the club and all the players."
Davis emphasized the team's need for true fighters: "We need fighters who are willing to give everything for the team. I witness the efforts of my teammates on a daily basis, and everyone is struggling through the pain and hungry to win. But this is a challenging time and we are in as deep a pain as our fans."
