There’s never a good time to suffer a serious injury, but this is definitely the worst. For any international player who is the victim of a major glitch, in the coming weeks, it is the 2026 World Cup that could slip away.
This is what happened to Hugo Ekitiké, victim of a ruptured Achilles tendon, and who will be missed by the France team this summer. For other players like Lamine Yamal, it’s different. The Spanish prodigy will miss the end of the championship with Barça, but he can still hope to go to the World Cup with La Roja.
As the weeks go by, the list of packages for the World Cup will only grow longer. After Serge Gnabry and perhaps Eder Militao, unfortunately Xavi Simons has just been added. The verdict is not surprising, as we feared the worst for the Dutchman after his injury exit this weekend with Tottenham.
Xavi Simons ‘out’ for the World Cup
“We confirm that Xavi Simons is suffering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee, indicates the London club in a press release. The 23-year-old was injured during the second half of our Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers last Saturday. » «
“Xavi will have surgery in the coming weeks and will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team. The entire Tottenham Hotspur club sends him their thoughts and support; we will be by his side at every stage of his convalescence”adds the team led by Roberto de Zerbi, fighting to remain in the Premier League.
