Xavi Simons' Tottenham Hotspur career hangs in the balance, with a £52 million price tag and seven crucial games left to prove his worth. The young Dutchman, once tipped for Premier League glory, has failed to live up to expectations in his first season, managing just five goals and six assists. Tottenham's season has been a collective struggle, with three managers in as many months and a real threat of relegation looming. With Roberto De Zerbi now at the helm, the pressure is on Simons to step up and save his career at the club.
The constant managerial changes have not helped Simons settle, and he has been in and out of the starting XI under Frank and Tudor. However, talkSPORT's Inside Spurs panel believes De Zerbi could be the key to unlocking Simons' potential. His 4-2-3-1 formation, which allows Simons to operate in his preferred No.10 role, could be the perfect fit for the playmaker. Abbi Summers, a fan and presenter, backs Simons to find top form under De Zerbi, stating that the formation will suit him more and that he just needs to think faster and be stronger.
The warning signs are clear, though. If Simons cannot provide under De Zerbi, he won't provide under anyone. The pressure is on, and the next seven games will be make or break for his Tottenham career. With a tough run-in, including games against Sunderland, Brighton, Wolves, Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea, and Everton, Simons must step up and deliver. The fate of his Tottenham career hangs in the balance, and the clock is ticking.
