@AVFCFaithful_<\/a>), it is clear when given the chance he does provide an impact.<\/p>\nHe has had limited playing time, so these figures are inflated slightly, but per 90 minutes this season Davis is averaging 8.84 shot creating actions, which is up from 3.28 in the previous season. He brings other players around him into play with his ability to hold the ball up, and with a pass accuracy of 78% he is regularly able to find them.<\/p>\n
Watkins is often praised for his work rate, but Davis isn\u2019t far off. In just 24 minutes played against Fulham he recorded more pressures (10) than Anwar El Ghazi (8) who had played 61 minutes. 40% of the time Davis pressured the opposition it led to Villa regaining possession within five seconds. Just like Watkins he is the first line of defence.<\/p>\n
When adjusting his figures for full games played over the past year, Davis wins 4.65 aerial duels per 90 minutes of play. Which is in the top 13% of strikers within Europe\u2019s Top 5 League\u2019s. His aerial presence is clear to see, although he hasn\u2019t fine-tuned this to become a threat from set pieces, with experience his movement and general goal scoring instincts will improve. This is difficult without regular playing time though.<\/p>\n
He also receives 14.8 progressive passes per 90 which is in the top 1% of strikers in Europe. His hold up play is a real asset, the 4-4-2 shown against Fulham clearly worked. Davis and Watkins working in tandem could be extremely effective with Davis\u2019 ability to hold the ball up.<\/p>\n
Davis is also extremely able with the ball. He averages 1.38 dribbles completed per 90. The confidence he showed in the goal against Fulham where he was running at pace and still executed a perfect cross demonstrates this.<\/p>\n
Overall, Davis is an interesting player, but at 23 years of age he cannot keep being referred to as a prospect. Davis needs regular playing time, and this may not be the correct situation at Villa. Watkins is irreplaceable currently, Wesley will most likely be ahead of him in the pecking order when he returns to full fitness as Villa invested heavily into him.<\/p>\n
Villa are also rumoured to be in the market for a new striker in the coming summer, with links arising to former loanee Tammy Abraham. Davis shows true quality in his cameos, but in order to reach his full potential he may have to leave Villa Park. The selection of the out of form Ross Barkley as the final substitute against Liverpool after Davis\u2019 solid outing against Fulham only solidified this claim.<\/p>\n
The striker signed a new deal in 2020 keeping him at the club till 2024, the backroom staff clearly believe in him. A loan deal to the Championship could be the ideal situation for him, regular playing time will hopefully lead to a flurry of goals to back up his promising displays.<\/p>\n
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