Tottenham fans gave Christian Eriksen a rousing welcome back during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Brentford.
When he went to take an early Brentford corner in front of the away fans, there were no jeers or whistles, only cheers, applause and a standing ovation.
At full-time there were more hugs, this time from the likes Lucas Moura, Son Heung-min and Davinson Sanchez.
Eriksen took time to sign a Tottenham fan's shirt which had his name on the back, before receiving more applause from the home supporters as he made his way towards the tunnel.
"It's emotional to play against him. It's strange to play against him," Eric Dier told Sky Sports. "I've spent most of my professional career playing with him. I never imagined playing against him under these circumstances.
"I don't care if he's playing against us, I'm just happy he's healthy. I'm really happy for him and his family."
Eriksen did not always see eye to eye with Antonio Conte during their time together at Inter Milan, but the Spurs boss was effusive in his praise for the midfielder, who suffered cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 just 10 months ago.
"I have seen Christian in fantastic form. We are talking about a really good player, great quality," Conte told BBC Match of the Day.
"I am pleased to see him, especially after what happened [at the Euros]. Brentford gave him a possibility to play again and for this reason Brentford deserve to enjoy this type of game with him."