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âHeartbrokenâ Tottenham star ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with ACL injury
TL;DR
Tottenham star Xavi Simons is out for the rest of the season and the World Cup due to a ruptured ACL. He sustained the injury during a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Key points
- Xavi Simons ruled out for the rest of the season
- Sustained ACL injury during a match
- Misses the World Cup
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âHeartbrokenâ Tottenham star ruled out for rest of season and World Cup with ACL injury
Tottenham Hotspur star Xavi Simons has been ruled out for the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.
The 23-year-old picked up the injury during Spursâ 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Simons twisted his knee while chasing a ball towards the byline in the second half at Molineux, and was stretchered off the field.
The Guardian report the attacking midfielder will now be out for around eight months.
This means he will not be part of Ronald Koemanâs Netherlands squad for the World Cup finals this summer.
A âheartbrokenâ Simons posted an emotional message on his social media account, saying: âThey say life can be cruel and today it feels that way.
âMy season has come to an abrupt end and Iâm just trying to process it. Honestly, Iâm heartbroken. None of it makes sense. All Iâve 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.â
Simons has been a key player for Tottenham this season, featuring in 28 Premier League matches and making seven direct goal contributions.
The Lilywhites will miss the Dutchmanâs creativity in attack, as they look to avoid relegation to the Championship.
Tottenham claimed a much-needed victory at Wolves on Saturday following an 82nd-minute goal from .
Q&A
What happened to Xavi Simons during the match against Wolverhampton?
Xavi Simons ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament while chasing a ball, leading to his stretcher exit from the game.
How long will Xavi Simons be sidelined due to his injury?
Xavi Simons has been ruled out for the remainder of the season and will also miss the World Cup.
What is an ACL injury and why is it significant for athletes?
An ACL injury involves damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee, often requiring extensive rehabilitation and can significantly impact an athlete's career.
