Xavi Simons is set to study at Harvard Business School amid his ongoing injury absence.The Tottenham Hotspur star has been sidelined since April with a ruptured cruciate ligament.Simons has been ruled out until February with a ruptured ACLGettyHaving missed the World Cup, Simons is not expected to return to action until February.As his recovery continues, the 23-year-old has revealed he has been accepted onto a Harvard Business School course.He will complete the Crossover Into Business Program online after attending the prestigious university in person in recent months.Simons takes on Harvard courseSimons confirmed the news in a post on LinkedIn, writing: “During my recovery, I’ve been trying to use my time in the best way possible.“Football is still my main focus, but I also want to keep learning and improving away from the pitch.“I’m happy to share that I’ve been accepted onto the Crossover Into Business Program at Harvard Business School.“It’s an online program where professional athletes learn more about business alongside HBS MBA students.“I’ve always been interested in more than just football. I want to understand the business side of the game better, learn from people in different industries and keep developing as a person.”Simons becomes the latest footballer to study at Harvard Business School.Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga took a course at the university earlier this year.Simons sustained his ligament injury during Spurs’ win over Wolves in AprilAFPThe midfielder completed a short course in the business of entertainment, media and sport after missing out on France’s World Cup squad.Simons is now set to follow in his footsteps, but his recovery remains at the forefront of his plans, adding: “Getting back on the pitch is still my number one priority.“At the same time, I want to use this period to keep learning and invest in myself beyond football.”Simons joined Spurs from RB Leipzig last summer on a deal through until the summer of 2030.He went on to score five goals and provide six assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for the club.However, his debut season came to a premature end after he was forced off against Wolves in April.Simons scored five goals during his debut season with SpursGettySimons subsequently missed Spurs’ last four matches as well as the Netherlands’ World Cup campaign.In his absence, Tottenham avoided relegation from the Premier League by just two points following a final day win over Everton.