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“I Want to Achieve Big Things” - Xavi Simons talks ACL recovery and Tottenham
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Xavi Simons suffered an ACL tear during Tottenham's relegation scrap, ruling him out of the 2026 World Cup, as well as the last few matches of the 25/26 Premier League season. The Winger joins Morning Footy to talk his recovery timeline, watching the World Cup from the sidelines, and his goals for the Premier League season under Roberto de Zerbi.
00:00 - Xavi Simons joins the show
00:54 - Recovery timeline
01:32 - Grieving the 2026 World Cup
02:45 - Importance of family in recovery support
03:27 - What has Xavi Simons learned about himself since injury?
04:20 - Life after football
05:18 - What progress has Xavi Simons made in the few months since?
05:51 - What gives Xavi Simons hope?
06:36 - Tottenham’s end of season, watching from sidelines
07:27 - What did Roberto De Zerbi do for Tottenham?
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