Tottenham star out for rest of season in huge blow to Roberto De Zerbi's side

Lewis Henderson
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:06:32 +0000

Tottenham star Xavi Simons has been ruled out for the rest of the season, in a huge blow to Roberto De Zerbi's side.

The Dutchman was carried off on a stretcher with a knee injury in the second half of Tottenham's 1-0 win at Wolves, with Spurs confirming he has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament.

The 23-year-old tried to carry on after colliding with Wolves defender Hugo Bueno, but had to go back down and was forced off the pitch.

Taking to social media, Simons wrote: "They say life can be cruel, and today it feels that way.

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"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."

Not only does the injury damage Spurs' bid for Premier League survival, with Tottenham sitting two points from safety with four games left, but it also puts an end to the Dutchman's hopes of heading to the World Cup.

The Netherlands are set to start their World Cup campaign on June 14 against Japan, having qualified in convincing form against a group featuring Poland and Finland.

Simons continued: "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.

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"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. Be patient with me."

Simons was caught up in an X-rated row after being stretched off with the knee injury.

Video footage circulating on social media captured home supporters directing abuse at the injured Spurs player as he passed by.

Simons responded to the taunts, appearing to repeatedly shout "f*** you" towards one particularly loud Wolves fan while being wheeled away from the action.

Joao Palhinha proved the match-winner in the fixture, converting from close range in the 82nd minute to secure Tottenham's first Premier League triumph since December.

The substitute's strike initially appeared to have lifted Spurs out of the relegation zone, with West Ham at the same time seemingly being held to a 1-1 draw against Everton at the London Stadium.

However, Callum Wilson's injury-time goal handed the Hammers a 2-1 victory, ensuring they maintained their two-point advantage over their London rivals.

Tottenham remain in the bottom three as they fight to avoid dropping out of the top flight for the first time since 1977.

Despite the result keeping his side in the danger zone, De Zerbi insisted the win could provide fresh belief in their survival bid.

Simons' injury has compounded an already dire situation for Tottenham, who are missing several key creative players through long-term absences.