How Badly Will Xavi Simons Injury Hurt Tottenham Hotspur?
Tottenham Hotspur claimed a hugely important win over Wolves, but lost a key player in the fight against relegation.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Xavi Simons of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on April 25, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey - Danehouse/Getty Images) Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur desperately needed a win against Wolves and Roberto De Zerbi’s team got that even if the 1-0 victory was tighter than anyone from North London would have liked. With so many relegation rivals also winning, it was crucial Spurs put three points on the board to boost their chances of staying in the Premier League.
The win, however, came at a cost as Xavi Simons came off with what appeared to be a knee injury. The Dutch playmaker has been one of Tottenham’s brightest players under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, providing a certain creativity on the ball that nobody else in the squad is capable of doing. James Maddison was back in the squad for the win over Wolves, but hasn’t played all season to this point.
It is surely unrealistic to expect the England international to hit the ground running and perform the same role Simons was before his injury. Maddison will need time to find full match fitness again. WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux on April 25, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England.
(Photo by Lewis Storey - Danehouse/Getty Images) Getty Images While Saturday’s win over Wolves was clearly a positive outcome for Spurs, wins for Nottingham Forest and West Ham means the North London side is no closer to moving out of the relegation zone. De Zerbi’s team is still fighting for its place in the Premier League for next season. Nothing is guaranteed.