Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup
Summary
Xavi Simons, a midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands national team, will miss the rest of the current football season and the 2026 World Cup due to a serious knee injury. The injury occurred during a match against Wolves, and Simons expressed deep disappointment on social media.Key Facts
- Xavi Simons plays as an attacking midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands national team.
- Tottenham signed Simons from RB Leipzig for £52 million in August 2025.
- Simons was injured in a Premier League match against Wolves after a collision with defender Hugo Bueno.
- He likely suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, which is serious and requires a long recovery.
- Tottenham is currently in the relegation zone, 18th place, fighting to stay in the Premier League.
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico starting on June 11, 2026.
- Simons will miss the World Cup, where the Netherlands will play their first match against Japan on June 14.
- Simons posted on social media that he is heartbroken and will focus on recovery while supporting his team.
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