'I'm heartbroken' - Xavi Simons posts emotional message as injured Tottenham star confirms season over & he won't make World Cup
Tottenham Dealt Catastrophic Blow in Premier League Survival Fight
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a catastrophic blow in their fight for Premier League survival following the news that Xavi Simons has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.
Xavi Simons Confirms ACL Injury and World Cup Absence
The Dutch international suffered a serious knee injury during Saturday's clash with Wolves, with subsequent scans confirming the worst-case scenario for both club and country. Simons gave wrote an emotional message regarding the situation he is currently facing, confirming the news that his World Cup dream is also over.
- Xavi Simons has ruptured his ACL
- Faces up to eight months out of action
- Will miss the remainder of the season and the World Cup
I'm heartbroken - Xavi Simons
Tottenham and Netherlands Suffer Major Setback
The injury occurred during the encounter at Molineux, where the 23-year-old jarred his knee while competing for a loose ball with Hugo Bueno. The midfielder was visibly distressed and had to be stretchered off the pitch after receiving extensive medical treatment. The diagnosis is a bitter pill to swallow for both Spurs, who are currently embroiled in a relegation scrap, and the Netherlands national team, as Simons will officially miss this summer’s World Cup in North America.
