Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has stepped forward to defend summer signing Xavi Simons, who has surprisingly been left out of the starting XI for the club's last three matches. The Dutch midfielder arrived in a 50 million move from RB Leipzig , starting brightly under Frank before hitting a difficult patch in form, Softfootball reports.
Despite his talent, Simons is still yet to score his first goal for his new club, raising questions among fans about his adaptation to Premier League life.
Spurs are preparing for a crucial showdown against Newcastle tomorrow , and the discussion around Simons' role has only intensified. Many supporters expected the 21-year-old to be a key figure by now, especially after such a strong start, but his struggles have led to mounting criticism on social media.
