Xavi Simons was stretchered off the pitch with a knee injury during Tottenham’s 1-0 win over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, and the club has now confirmed the worst with surgery scheduledAaron Morris Senior Sports Reporter and James Smailes Head of All Out Rugby League and Yorkshire sport at Reach plc
09:56, 27 Apr 2026
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Tottenham Hotspur have announced that Xavi Simons has suffered an ACL rupture. The 23 year old picked up the injury to his right knee during Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday afternoon while pursuing a loose ball alongside Hugo Bueno.
Simons instantly collapsed to the ground, clearly in agony as medical staff hurried over to assist. The situation looked grim when the attacking midfielder had to be carried off on a stretcher.
Spurs have now delivered the devastating news, confirming that their star will go under the knife in the coming weeks, with the news a massive blow as they attempt to overhaul one of Leeds United, West Ham or Nottingham Forest to avoid relegation.
The club stated on Monday morning: “We can confirm that Xavi Simons has ruptured the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee,” reports Football London.
“The 23-year-old suffered the injury during the second half of our Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Xavi will undergo surgery in the coming weeks and, following that, will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team.”
“Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur sends Xavi our love and support – we will be with him every step of the way.”
Meanwhile, Simons posted on Instagram on Sunday evening to express his devastation, as he could be sidelined for up to eight months, ruling him out of this summer’s World Cup with the Netherlands. He shared: “They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way. 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.
“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. Be patient with me. TTP. COYS.”
The Dutch international’s setback marks yet another blow in what has proven to be a disastrous campaign for the relegation-battling club, with Spurs’ squad decimated by fitness problems.
Cristian Romero faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines due to a knee tear, while Wilson Odobert is also enduring a prolonged rehabilitation following his own ACL injury.
Dejan Kulusevski has been absent from Spurs’ matchday squads this season, still recovering from a knee problem picked up nearly 12 months ago, and Ben Davies could potentially have worn the Tottenham shirt for the last time, with his contract expiring this summer and currently ruled out with an ankle fracture.