Ben Davies reveals how it feels at Tottenham without Heung-min Son

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Ben Davies has lifted the lid on how different life at Tottenham feels without former captain Heung-min Son around.

In the past few weeks, Tottenham Hotspur supporters have had to get used to the unusual sight of not seeing former club captain Heung-min Son bursting down the left wing and leading the line with his trademark energy.

Son said his farewell to N17 earlier this summer during Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia, bringing to an end a ten-year stay in north London that had seen him rise from fan favourite to one of the Premier League’s deadliest attackers.

Since then, Spurs have turned to Cristian Romero for leadership, handing the Argentine the captain’s armband, and he has stepped into the role with authority and composure, leading Tottenham to two victories in the Premier League so far.

Ben Davies opens up on Tottenham without Heung-min Son

Heung-min Son and Ben Davies had long been two of the most experienced heads at Tottenham before the forward made the move to LAFC.

Speaking to TNT Sports, Davies reflected on how different life has been at Spurs without his close friend and revealed that Son still plays an important role in his personal life.

Introducing the topic, he admitted how strong their relationship is before confirming: “Yes, he is my son’s godfather. It is strange without him here. I think I had ten years just seeing him pretty much every day at the building, so it is definitely a weird one. But he is happy, I speak to him regularly.”

Davies went on to add that the pair remain in constant communication, saying: “We are still in contact and he seems to be enjoying it so far.”

Spurs yet to replace Heung-min Son

On the pitch, Son was a talisman for Tottenham, delivering countless goals, vital assists, and moments of brilliance that often dragged the team forward in difficult games.

However, Spurs are yet to secure a like-for-like replacement in the final third, and with the summer transfer window edging towards its conclusion, the need for reinforcements is clear.

A move for Xavi Simons is progressing and could provide Thomas Frank with a creative boost, yet reports continue to link Spurs with further attacking options, especially after they missed out on Savinho, leaving supporters hopeful that the club will not go into the campaign light in wide areas.