Leif Davis in action for Ipswich Town against Southampton
Image caption, Leif Davis joined Ipswich from Leeds United in the summer of 2022
In 2023-24, Ipswich went into the season as virtual unknowns in the second tier, having been promoted from League One in the previous campaign.
This time, however, they are a side looking to bounce back at the first attempt after finding the step up to the Premier League tough last season.
“It’s all going to take time, you can’t just click your fingers and everything falls into place,” said Davis.
“This year the pressure is on us, they see us as a big team in every game now but the squad morale is top and there’s people in the team that know what they have to do, they block out the noise.
“It’s early doors, only two games in, there’s still 44 games left for the season but we’ll get there.”
The 25-year-old was critical of his own level of performance in the top flight, contributing only a couple of assists, compared to 18 in the Championship.
He wants to regain his best from and be a more vocal presence in the team with 126 appearances now behind him.
“I’ve probably played the most games out of everyone in the last three years I’ve been here, so I’ve got to do everything I can to keep the team pushing,” Davis said.
“I used to be quite quiet but now I’ve stepped up and I need to start taking charge, especially in the backline.”
He added: “Last year I didn’t think I was good enough and I want to get back to the level I know I can be, what I was like in the Championship last time.
“I’m fully committed to being an Ipswich Town player, I love it here, I want to do everything I can to get the club back to the Premier League and improve every day.”
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