Tottenham fans may not quite believe what Xavi Simons is doing while away on international duty with the Netherlands.
The jury is out on Simons, as many fans have shared mixed opinions on the summer signing.
However, it’s fair to say that Simons has failed to impress for Tottenham so far.
The Lilywhites have endured a turbulent start to the 2025-26 season, with several players delivering inconsistent performances.
Richarlison has been poor, and Randal Kolo Muani has yet to make the desired impact at N17.
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Simons has shown glimpses of quality for Tottenham, but the latest footage may suggest that it could be an internal problem at Hotspur Way that is holding the Dutchman back.
Xavi Simons looks like the Netherlands’ best player in training
Simons was called up for the Netherlands’ 25-man squad to compete in their upcoming World Cup qualifier games against Poland and Lithuania.
Tottenham invested heavily in Simons, as the attacking midfielder showed great promise and potential for his former club, RB Leipzig, but also for his country.
Xavi Simons for the Netherlands:
Simons has 10 goal contributions for the Netherlands, and has the chance to return to Hotspur Way on good form after the international break.
EuroFoot on X shared footage of Simons dictating the training tempo for the Netherlands, as the Tottenham man appears to be full of confidence.
Simons is seen in the video, showing off his skill and footballing IQ.
It will be strange for Spurs fans to see, as Simons comes across as a player who’s quite timid in the Premier League.
Thomas Frank is to blame for Simons’ Spurs form
Ultimately, Simons’ form comes down to what he does on the pitch. Nobody can hold his hand through intense games.
However, the effect Thomas Frank has on the midfielder should not be overlooked.
Simon has only managed to create one big chance for Tottenham this season, and has a poor dribble success ratio of 38 per cent.
The blame needs to be shifted onto Frank. It’s no surprise to see Simons struggling with his output, especially when Tottenham’s attack has been poor overall this season.
His performances elsewhere prove he has the talent, but it’s uncertain whether he’ll be able to show it under Frank.