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Tottenham fans will be shocked by pace of Xavi Simons’ recovery after latest video

We now have video evidence of how far along Tottenham star Xavi Simons is in his rehabilitation after suffering an ACL injury back in April.…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
Tottenham fans will be shocked by pace of Xavi Simons’ recovery after latest video
Key Things to Know
  • Xavi Simons has shared footage showing smooth movement during outdoor training following an April ACL injury.
  • The 23-year-old Tottenham midfielder was initially not expected by some to return to action until 2027.
  • Journalist Valentijn Driessen recently reported that the Netherlands international would be out until February.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Xavi Simons has shared video evidence showing significant progress in his recovery from an ACL injury suffered in April. The 23-year-old Dutch international was filmed moving smoothly during outdoor training sessions, suggesting he is progressing well ahead of initial fears that he could be sidelined until 2027.

While Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen recently reported that Simons would not return until February, the player's visible progress indicates he is moving ahead of schedule. Spurs Web notes that Simons could potentially return to action before teammate Wilson Odobert, who sustained his own ACL injury two months earlier in February.

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