Xavi Simons has not hit the ground running at Tottenham Hotspur and the club have already predicted what kind of career he will have at the club.
Xavi Simons was the marquee signing at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer. Spurs missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, but looked to have secured a player just as good in Simons.
However, the former RB Leipzig man has mostly been used by Thomas Frank as a left winger, which has seen him struggle to make an impact in the few appearances he has made.
Frank switched things up and started Simons in the attacking midfield position during the 2-1 victory over Leeds. The manager was impressed and even said it was Simons’ best performance for Tottenham.
Tottenham are convinced about Xavi Simons
A few dodgy games after moving to a different country is no reason to believe a player will never succeed at the club. Indeed, Spurs are still convinced Simons will make even more of a name for himself in North London.
TBR Football report that Tottenham have been impressed by Simons, who they believe has the potential to become a ‘superstar’.
Journalist Grame Bailey said: “The belief in the club is that they have a potential superstar; they have been so impressed with him.
“Thomas Frank is taking his time finding the best role, but that is true of much of the squad. But he loves what he is seeing. The player is happy, committed and feels he made the right choice in the summer.”
Simons looked better in midfield
Simons was expected to play the number 10 role when he signed for Tottenham, and as Frank said, it is where he played his best football. The 22-year-old was far more positive against Leeds and had moments where he was able to offer glimpses of his capabilities.
Spurs are right to believe in Simons. He has already proven himself in the Bundesliga, and as he becomes more accustomed to the Premier League and grows more familiar with his teammates, Simons could become the star player at Tottenham.
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