Tottenham attacking midfielder Xavi Simons is set to miss the rest of the domestic season and the summer World Cup after sustaining a serious knee injury. The Netherlands international confirmed he is heartbroken to be sidelined during the final stages of the campaign, per Sky Sports.
Simons joined Tottenham on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain. He has been a regular figure for the North London club as they fight against relegation from the Premier League. The injury occurred during a recent league fixture, according to The Athletic.
Medical assessments confirmed the severity of the ligament damage, which requires a lengthy period of rehabilitation. This prevents his participation in the World Cup for the Netherlands. Tottenham currently sit in the bottom three of the table and must navigate their remaining matches without the 23-year-old playmaker. The club medical staff will oversee his initial recovery before he returns to his parent club, according to reports from The Guardian.
