The worst fears regarding Xavi Simons’ latest injury have now been confirmed after the attacking midfielder was forced off in the second half against Wolves.Tottenham managed to register their first league win of the calendar year on Saturday, with Joao Palhinha’s 82nd-minute strike proving the difference between the two sides.However, the afternoon was marred by what happened in the 63rd minute, with Xavi being stretchered off having picked up a serious injury.The Dutchman had been outstanding for Roberto De Zerbi’s side against Brighton last week, and Spurs fans certainly feared the worst when the 22-year-old was forced off at Molineux.Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesXavi Simons has suffered an ACL injuryThe worst fears of Tottenham supporters have now come true, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the Dutch international has torn his ACL.That means he will not only miss the rest of the season and the World Cup, but also the first half of next season, with Xavi not expected to be back in action until 2027.Xavi follows James Maddison and Wilson Odobert, who have both suffered ACL injuries within the last year.Fabrizio Romano wrote on X: Xavi Simons has torn his ACL and will be out for the rest of the season with Tottenham. Xavi will be back to action in 2027. Get well soon.”🚨 BREAKING: Xavi Simons has torn his ACL and will be out for the rest of the season with Tottenham.Xavi will be back to action in 2027.Get well soon ❤️🩹🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/4nN0CTHdRk— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 26, 2026 Another bitter blow for Spurs in their quest for survivalTottenham have already lost Mohammed Kudus to an injury, and reports indicate that Cristian Romero will not play again for Spurs this season.Injured playerInjuryPotential ReturnWilson OdobertKneeNovember 2026Dejan KulusevskiKneeMay 2026Mohammed KudusQuadUnknownBen DaviesAnkleMid April 2026Guglielmo VicarioHerniaMay 2026Cristian RomeroKneeJune 2026Destiny UdogieMuscularMay 2026Pape Matar SarrSholulderMay 2026Xavi SimonsKnee2027Dominic SolankeHamstringUnknownThe injury to Xavi compounds Tottenham’s problems, especially given that De Zerbi had spoken about the special connection he had forged with the attacking midfielder.However, there is some possible good news on the horizon for Spurs as James Maddison may be nearing a return after being named on the bench for the clashes against Brighton and Wolves.READ MORE: Five key positions Tottenham must strengthen under Roberto De Zerbi, and the players they could targetThe post Xavi Simons’ injury timeline confirmed by Fabrizio Romano in bitter blow for Tottenham appeared first on Spurs Web.