Tottenham Hotspur and the Netherlands have suffered a major blow after Xavi Simons was ruled out with an ACL injury, ending his club season and his hopes of playing at the upcoming World Cup.
The midfielder sustained the injury during Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers and was stretchered off in the 63rd minute after a serious knee problem.
According to international reports, Simons faces a lengthy layoff of around eight months, ruling him out of Tottenham’s decisive run-in and the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign.
The setback adds to Tottenham’s injury concerns, while the player now begins a long recovery and rehabilitation process before returning to competitive action.