Simons to miss rest of season and World Cup

Tottenham signed Simons from RB Leipzig for £52m in August 2025 [Getty Images]

Netherlands attacking midfielder Xavi Simons has said 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.

Simons was carried off on a stretcher in the second half of Tottenham's 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday with reports he may have suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

The 23-year-old fell to the ground following a collision with Wolves defender Hugo Bueno and, after initially getting to his feet, went down again.

"They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way," Simons wrote in a social media post.

"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."

The injury to Simons comes amid Spurs fighting for Premier league survival.

Tottenham are in the relegation zone in 18th place and two points from safety with four games left.

The 2026 World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, Canada and , begins on 11 June, with the Netherlands starting their campaign in Group F against on 14 June.