‘Heartbroken’ Xavi Simons makes 120-word confession after ACL injury confirmed by Tottenham
Xavi Simons has taken to social media to send Tottenham fans a candid message after he was ruled out for the rest of the year.
Spurs fans would have feared the worst when the Dutchman had to be stretchered off in the second half of their 1-0 win over Wolves.
Their worst fears were realised when it was confirmed on Monday morning that Xavi had torn his ACL and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
It was revealed that the 22-year-old will not only miss the World Cup but also a significant chunk of next season, and is expected back only in 2027.
Xavi Simons admits he was desperate to help Tottenham in survival pursuit
The former RB Leipzig man has taken to social media to admit that the news feels ‘cruel’ and that he still needs time to process the fact that he will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup.
He admitted that he was keen to fight for the team and aid them in their quest to stay up and called on Tottenham fans to be patient with him as he starts his long road to recovery.
Xavi wrote on Instagram: “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.”
Could James Maddison return and make up for Xavi’s loss?
A lack of creativity is something that has plagued Tottenham all season, which is why Xavi was going to be key for the club’s survival hopes.
The positive for Spurs is that James Maddison seems to be nearing a return, having been named on the bench for Spurs’ clash against Brighton and Wolves.
However, speaking ahead of his side’s trip to the Molineux Stadium, Roberto De Zerbi admitted that Maddison was still feeling pain in his knee and is not ready just yet to take to the field.
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