Tottenham Hotspur’s bid to avoid relegation has suffered a significant blow after Xavi Simons was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury.

The 23-year-old midfielder had to be carried off on a stretcher during Spurs’ 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday following a collision with Hugo Bueno.

Although Simons briefly tried to play on, he soon collapsed again, raising immediate concern among teammates and medical staff.

According to BBC Sport on Monday, the initial assessments indicate the possibility of anterior cruciate ligament damage, an injury that could keep him out for several months.

The injury not only brings his club season to an early end but also means he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Following the incident, Simons expressed frustration and sadness in a social media post, saying he felt “heartbroken” as he tried to process the setback.

“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.

“All I’ve 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,” he said.

The timing could hardly be worse for Tottenham, who sit 18th in the table and are fighting to avoid relegation with only a handful of matches left.

Simons has been central to the team’s attacking play, and his absence creates a major void as Spurs push to retain their Premier League status.

Despite the setback, the Dutch midfielder remained optimistic, pledging to back his teammates while focusing on his recovery.

“It’ll take time to find peace with this, but I’ll continue to be the best team-mate I can be. I have no doubt that together we’ll win this fight,” he added.

Tottenham will now need to quickly adapt as they head into a crucial phase of the season without one of their most important players.