In great difficulty with Tottenham, Xavi Simons experienced an ordeal on Saturday against Chelsea.
It’s a form of sanction that is very painful for footballers: being replaced during the match, while you were on the bench at kick-off. This is what happened to Xavi Simons on Saturday during Tottenham’s defeat against Chelsea (0-1) in the Premier League.
The former Paris Saint-Germain player came on in the 7th minute, replacing Lucas Bergvall, who was hit in the head. In the 73rd minute, when launching two new wingers (Wilson Odobert and Brennan Johnson), Thomas Frank did not hesitate to bring out Xavi Simons, as well as Randal Kolo Muani. The German coach, however, had another option, since he let Mohammed Kudus play the 90 minutes.
Without being great, the Ghanaian was more impactful than a far too discreet Xavi Simons: no shot, no key pass, and only 2 successful dribbles out of 5 attempted. In his defense, the Dutchman plays in a team that is suffering greatly on the offensive level. But with this series of 11 matches without a goal or assist, it is starting to take a long time for the number 7 of Spurs.
His trainer, Thomas Frank, nevertheless insisted on defending him.
“Xavi is progressing. He places himself in the right areas and now all he needs is the last decisive pass and the action that can make the difference. His physical form is improving, his intensity is improving. » This should be seen a little more in matches.
