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Xavi Simons is about to help complete the Tottenham squad sooner than anticipated

There is a real case to be made that Xavi Simons is the most rawly talented player on Tottenham Hotspur, even when looking at how amazing Savio, Sandro Tonali…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:00 PM
Xavi Simons is about to help complete the Tottenham squad sooner than anticipated
Key Things to Know
  • Xavi Simons is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL and could return sooner than expected.
  • The Times reports that Simons will enter the final recovery phase and train with Tottenham's first team in November.
  • Originally projected to return in January or February, Simons could potentially return to match action by December.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Xavi Simons is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL. According to a report by Tom Allnutt of The Times cited by Hotspur HQ, the Dutch international is set to enter the final phase of his rehabilitation in November and begin training with the first team under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

While Simons was originally not expected to return until January or February, his accelerated recovery timeline could see him back in action as early as December. Writer Joe Soriano notes that Tottenham will maintain a cautious approach to his reintegration, though his imminent return offers a significant creative boost to the squad.

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