Tottenham Hotspur’s attacking midfielder, Xavi Simons is ruled out until 2027 with an ACL injury.
Simons suffered his season-ending Anterior-Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury in the second half of their eventual 1-0 win at relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers, which marked their first league win of 2026.
Spurs confirmed the injury in a club statement on their website, in which they announced that he will undergo surgery on the injury, which will rule him out of this summer’s FIFA World Cup where he was set to feature in the Netherlands squad.
“We can confirm that Xavi Simons has ruptured the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee.
“The 23-year-old suffered the injury during the second half of our Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday
“Xavi will undergo surgery in the coming weeks and, following that, will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team.
“Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur sends Xavi our love and support – we will be with him every step of the way.”
Simons released his own statement on Instagram in which he felt that the injury was “cruel” and is devastated that he won’t be at the World Cup, nor able to contribute to Spurs’ battle for Premier League survival as they currently sit in 18th position in the table with four matches left.
“They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way. My season has come to an abrupt end and I’m just trying to process it.
“Honestly, I’m heartbroken. None of it makes sense.
“All I’ve wanted to do is fight for my team and now the ability to do that has been snatched away from me… along with the World Cup.
“Representing my country this summer…just gone. It’ll take time to find peace with this, but I’ll continue to be the best teammate I can be. I have no doubt that together we’ll win this fight.
“I’ll walk this path now, guided by faith, with strength, with resilience, with belief, as I count down the days to getting back out there.
“Be patient with me. TTP. COYS”
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