Tottenham say Xavi Simons needs knee surgery after ACL rupture, ruling Netherlands star out of World Cup.
- +Tottenham Confirm Xavi Simons ACL Rupture, Midfielder To Miss World Cup
Tottenham Hotspur confirmed Monday that Xavi Simons will require surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, an injury expected to rule the midfielder out of the upcoming World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur confirmed Monday that Xavi Simons will require surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, an injury expected to rule the midfielder out of the upcoming World Cup.
Simons was injured during Tottenham’s 1-0 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday and was carried off on a stretcher in the 63rd minute.
The club said the 23-year-old will undergo surgery in the coming weeks before beginning rehabilitation with Tottenham’s medical staff.
In a message posted on Instagram on Sunday, Simons said his season had “come to an abrupt end” and described himself as heartbroken at also missing the World Cup.
The Netherlands international had been expected to play a major role for coach Ronald Koeman at the tournament. Simons has earned 34 senior caps and last appeared for his country in March friendlies.
The setback is also a blow to Tottenham, who sit 18th in the Premier League on 34 points, two points from safety as they battle relegation.
