Netherlands and Tottenham’s Simons to miss World Cup after knee injury

Tottenham Hotspur on Monday confirmed that midfielder Xavi Simons will require surgery on his right knee after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Simons was injured on Saturday during Tottenham’s 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers and left the pitch on a stretcher in the 63rd minute. “Xavi will undergo surgery in the coming weeks and, following ‌that, will then ‌begin his rehabilitation with our ‌medical ⁠team,” the club ⁠said.