Tottenham have confirmed that midfielder Xavi Simons has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in his right knee, which has ruled him out for the rest of the season and the upcoming summer World Cup.
The midfielder took to social media on Sunday night to confirm that he would miss Spurs’ remaining four games of the season as well as the World Cup.
In a post on his official Instagram account, Simons said he was “heartbroken” and admitted “it’ll take time to find peace” after becoming the latest Spurs player to suffer a long-term injury this season.
“They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way,” Simons said. “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.”
Spurs subsequently confirmed on Monday morning, in a post to their official X account, that Simons had suffered an ACL injury in a major blow to Roberto De Zerbi’s plans to keep the club in the Premier League.
Simons is the third serious injury suffered in the Spurs squad following De Zerbi’s appointment just three weeks ago, with Mohammed Kudus suffering a setback and then Cristian Romero picking up a knee injury of his own.