[Saba Sports News] Previously, Tottenham Hotspur officially announced that 23-year-old Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his right knee, ruling him out of the World Cup. This comes as a major blow to Tottenham, who are battling against relegation. Currently valued at €50 million, Simons ranks joint-third highest in the squad. With only four Premier League matches remaining, Tottenham still sit two points adrift of the safety zone. Should the club suffer relegation, they will be unable to rely on selling Simons to stabilise their financial situation. Meanwhile, Xavi Simons is among Tottenham’s top earners, on a weekly wage of £195,000, level with club captain Cristian Romero. Reports state that hidden clauses in player contracts stipulate pay cuts in the event of relegation from the Premier League. Most players will see their salaries slashed by roughly half. For Simons, his weekly pay would drop to approximately £100,000, a figure that would still remain well above the average wage in the EFL Championship.
The editor believes that although Xavi Simons was criticized early on for his slow adaptation, he has recently regained his form. He chipped in with a goal and an assist in the last game, emerging as a key player in Tottenham’s relegation battle. Suffering a serious injury at this critical stage of the team’s fight for survival has undoubtedly cast a shadow over Tottenham’s hopes of staying in the Premier League.