Can Xavi Simons overcome the Premier League’s relentless pressing?

Xavi Simons has shown flashes of his Bundesliga form, contributing 1 assist in his first five appearances across all competitions, but in truth, the boy has struggled recently, with only seven touches in the opposition box so far this season, perhaps indicating issues with positioning and service.

Despite this, Frank remains confident in his progress, stating Simons is “taking steps forward” and will “come good” with better team integration. It also has to be said that this current squad is absolutely ravaged by injuries.

Simons’ playing style is characterised by exceptional vision, dribbling flair, and composure in tight spaces, which fits well as a No. 10 or left inside-forward in Tottenham’s fluid 4-2-3-1 system, where he can drift into half-spaces to create chances. However, he is not a one-man band, and the sooner he is teamed up with more inventive and intelligent players, the better for all of us.