Tottenham Hotspur signed Xavi Simons during the summer transfer window and the Netherlands international was expected to make a decisive impact.
So far the transfer has not gone to plan and the former RB Leipzig striker has struggled to make his mark.
According to Dutch analyst Johan Derksen, Thomas Frank is dissatisfied with the attacker and the player is failing to live up to expectations at the North London club. It will be interesting to see if he can bounce back strongly.
His lack of strength has been cited as one of the main reasons why he is struggling in English football. It will be interesting to see if he can improve physically and adapt to the Premier League.
Can Xavi Simons bounce back?
‘Simons fails at Tottenham’ Derksen said via Mee Met Oranje.
“The manager is dissatisfied with him. He is a nice indoor player, but you need speed and strength. He lacks that.”
“He is a great player who often used his tricks in the Netherlands and also performed well in Germany. But in England you will find teams with the best players in the world. They are not only technically much stronger, but also physically much stronger.”
Simons is a quality player
There is no doubt that he is a technically gifted player who has proven himself in Germany. If he can work on his physicality, there is no reason why he shouldn’t succeed in England. He can operate in multiple roles and Tattenham must be patient with him.
With the right guidance and patience, he could develop into an important player for them. Tottenham paid a premium for him and they cannot afford to give up the player now.
Simons will be aware that he has not gotten off the ground. He will be desperate to get his career back on track, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.
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