Tottenham Hotspur has confirmed that Xavi Simons will miss the remainder of the season and the World Cup after suffering an ACL injury. The attacking midfielder ruptured his ACL during Saturday's 1-0 win over Wolves and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks. Simons, who joined Spurs for £52m, had been a key player for the team and his absence is a significant blow to their survival hopes. The 23-year-old Netherlands playmaker had already revealed on Instagram that he would not be fit to feature in Spurs' final four league games or the World Cup.
The injury is the latest setback for Spurs, who have been plagued by injuries throughout the season. Former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood has called for the club to review their injury record, citing a lack of luck as an insufficient explanation.
Simons' absence will be deeply felt, particularly given his recent form under Roberto De Zerbi, which included a stunning goal against Brighton. The team will now have to rely on other players to step up and fill the void left by Simons' injury.