Tottenham midfielder Xavi Simons has been ruled out for the rest of the season and the 2026 World Cup because of a knee injury.
The Netherlands international said he is “heartbroken” following the setback.
Simons’ Injury During Wolves Game
Simons was carried off on a stretcher in the second half of Tottenham’s 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday. Reports suggest he may have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The 23-year-old went down following a collision with Wolves defender Hugo Bueno. After initially getting to his feet, he went down again.
“They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way,” Simons wrote in a social media post. “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.”
Tottenham’s Relegation Battle Impacted
The injury to Simons comes as Tottenham are fighting for Premier League survival.
Tottenham are in the relegation zone in 18th place and two points from safety with four games left.
World Cup Blow for Simons
The 2026 World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, begins on 11 June, with the Netherlands starting their campaign in Group F against Japan on 14 June.
“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,” added Simons.
“Representing my country this summer … just gone. It’ll take time to find peace with this, but I’ll continue to be the best team-mate 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.
Tottenham signed Simons from RB Leipzig for £52m in August 2025.