After months of toil and frustration as he battled back to fitness, it was another reminder of the highs and lows football can offer, with the popular midfielder hoisted aloft by jubilant teammates at the final whistle as the Blades returned to the top of the Championship table.
The 26-year-old has spoken openly in the past about his mental health but is now in a much better place, with the hope that that will continue to show in his performances in a United shirt going forward.
“I feel a lot more free and I felt, when I was coming on, that it was a chance for me to score, with the game being nil-nil. That’s just the positivity, really. I’ve been able to score now and hopefully I can take that into the next game.”
His dramatic introduction doesn’t make Davies a shoo-in for this weekend’s trip to West Bromwich Albion, however, with both manager and coaching staff keen to manage his return sensibly and avoid any risk of further issues by rushing the midfielder back too soon. “I feel really good,” Davies added. “I’ll probably speak with the physios and the manager and see where they see it, because I don’t want to rush it.
“I’m feeling good. I’m feeling really happy with how I’m feeling, physically and mentally. So I think it’s just about moving forward, step by step. The next game is West Brom and I think the team have been amazing. So if I can come on again and help, do whatever the team needs me to do, I’d just love to be a part of it.”
