Richarlison sends message to Tottenham teammate Xavi Simons after surgery update

Richarlison was among the Tottenham Hotspur players to send a message to teammate Xavi Simons following an update on his surgery.

Simons’ season was cruelly cut short when he damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the 1-0 win over Wolves on 25 April.

More than that, though, the Netherlands international will also miss the World Cup and is in a battle to be fit again before the end of the year.

The 23-year-old is a hugely popular member of the Tottenham squad, with his long-term layoff sending shockwaves through the camp.

An update has now been shared by Tottenham and Simons, with plenty of Tottenham players reacting to the news.

Tottenham players react to Xavi Simons update

Tottenham’s shocking injury record hit a nadir with Simons, with many questioning if the Lilywhites are truly cursed.

Simons had found some form with three goals and an assist in his previous two club starts prior to the Wolves match.

It was a killer blow for the former RB Leipzig ace, who can now expect at least nine months on the sidelines as he recovers.

Tottenham have now confirmed Simons’ surgery this week was successful, a little over a week on from the injury being sustained.

Simons himself posted an image on social media from his hospital bed with two thumbs up, along with the caption: “I went missin’, on a mission just perfecting my craft. Intro done. Now we rise.”

Richarlison was one of the first Tottenham players to comment, saying: “Good recovery bro.”

Kevin Danso posted a sad face and a love heart, while Micky van de Ven posted a smiling face with love hearts.

Djed Spence wrote “believe”, meanwhile, and Mathys Tel posted: “Love, my brother.”

James Maddison, who is himself about to return from an identical injury, liked the post in his own show of support.

Tottenham’s injury list in full

Tottenham have nine players confirmed out right now – only Nottingham Forest, with 10, have more among Premier League teams.

That injury list is actually clearing up from Spurs’ perspective, too, with Maddison not technically on the injured list despite not being match fit.

Rodrigo Bentancur is the latest fitness doubt ahead of facing Leeds United on Monday, though he should be fine, while Guglielmo Vicario is another who is doubtful.

Ben Davies, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus and Wilson Odobert are the others ruled out.

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