Tottenham Hotspur enjoyed the full Xavi Simons experience against Brentford, as his display was packed with precision and control.
It was the Xavi Simons show yesterday, with the Dutchman spearheading Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-0 win over Brentford.
The 22-year-old, who had been dropped from the side in the last four games for Spurs, made his return to the starting eleven on Saturday afternoon count by assisting and scoring his first Tottenham goal.
That proved to be enough for the Lilywhites, who got back to winning ways after a five-game winless run in the Premier League.
Xavi Simons Tottenham numbers vs Brentford highlight complete midfield display
While focus is mainly on goal contributions, the underlying numbers from Simons show that it was a complete performance.
FotMob handed the midfielder an 8.8 player rating, making him the player of the match with no player rated higher.
The Dutchman was influential and showed a desire to get on the scoresheet, taking four shots in total against Brentford.
He also showed great care with the ball, recording a pass accuracy of 36/43 while also creating one chance and playing five passes into the final third.
Defensively, he made one tackle, one interception and seven recoveries, while winning 4/7 of his ground duels.
| Metric | Xavi Simons vs Brentford |
|---|---|
| FotMob Rating | 8.8 (Player of the Match) |
| Shots | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 36/43 completed |
| Chances Created | 1 |
| Passes into Final Third | 5 |
| Tackles | 1 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Recoveries | 7 |
| Ground Duels Won | 4/7 |
Xavi Simons must build on his Brentford performance
Having put in one of his better performances in a Spurs shirt, the Dutchman will now be looking to build on it.
Tottenham’s next clash against Salvia Praha in the Champions League offers an opportunity for that, as they are once again at home in front of their own fans.
Simons also opened up on his goal and what his next steps are after his latest standout performance for Tottenham.