{"id":84239,"date":"2026-04-25T17:08:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:08:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/tottenhams-xavi-simons-sustains-knee-injury-dominic-solanke-not-a-big-issue-roberto-de-zerbi\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T17:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T17:08:54","slug":"tottenhams-xavi-simons-sustains-knee-injury-dominic-solanke-not-a-big-issue-roberto-de-zerbi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/tottenhams-xavi-simons-sustains-knee-injury-dominic-solanke-not-a-big-issue-roberto-de-zerbi\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham\u2019s Xavi Simons sustains knee injury, Dominic Solanke \u2018not a big\u2019 issue \u2013 Roberto De Zerbi"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"Xavi<\/span><\/div>\n

Simons was taken off on a stretcher in the second half of Spurs’ win against Wolves Darren Staples\/AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n

\n
\n

Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Xavi Simons suffered a knee injury in Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Spurs were on the counter-attack following a corner in the second half when Xavi tried to keep the ball in play deep in Wolves\u2019 half. The 22-year-old fell awkwardly after colliding with Hugo Bueno.<\/p>\n

Xavi went down in pain but stood back up after receiving treatment for a couple of minutes. The Netherlands international dropped to the floor again and then protested when De Zerbi substituted him for Joao Palhinha. A couple of minutes later, Xavi was put on a stretcher and taken to the dressing room.<\/p>\n

\n
\"\"<\/p>\n
\n

\n Solanke was taken off in the first half (Darren Staples \/ AFP via Getty Images)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Dominic Solanke picked up a muscle injury in the first half and was replaced by Richarlison.<\/p>\n

Despite losing two of their most influential attacking players, Palhinha\u2019s second-half goal secured Spurs their first league win since December. They remain in the bottom three following West Ham United\u2019s 2-1 victory over Everton. Losing Solanke and Xavi for an extended period of time will damage their chances of avoiding relegation.<\/p>\n

It is a blow to both of their chances of playing at this summer\u2019s World Cup for England and the Netherlands respectively.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor Xavi it is a problem of his knee,\u201d De Zerbi said in his post-match press conference.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe go to see in the next days, Monday or Tuesday. For Solanke it is not a big problem. I don\u2019t know how many games we lose him but I would like to know the situation with Xavi because the knee is always different than the muscular injury.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe felt pain. I spoke to him two, three minutes ago. He feels better than the beginning of the injury.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n

\"Connections:<\/div>\n

\n
\"Connections:<\/div>\n
\n

Connections: Sports Edition<\/h2>\n

Spot the pattern. Connect the terms<\/p>\n

Find the hidden link between sports terms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n