The defensive powerhouse, remarkably still only 21, has been superb at the back since his summer arrival from Ajax and had been virtually ever-present in the Premier League and Champions League until a trip to Watford on December 2.
During that game, he caught Hornets star Richarlison with his arm and was shown a straight red card, ruling him out of the following matches against Stoke, Brighton and Manchester City.
The suspension hit him hard.
Forced to sit on the sidelines, Davinson said he found it so difficult not to be able to play his part on the pitch but, after coming straight back into the side for our 3-0 win at Burnley on December 23 and then helping us to a 5-2 home victory over Southampton on Boxing Day, he’s now got his smile back!