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Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup

Monday, April 27, 2026

Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons will miss the rest of the season after a knee injury, ruling him out of Tottenham’s relegation fight and the upcoming World Cup. His absence weakens both Tottenham’s push to stay up and the Dutch squad’s chances in the tournament.

Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons says he is "heartbroken" after being ruled out for the rest of the season for relegation-battling Tottenham and this summer's World Cup because of a knee injury.