Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie O’Hara has questioned Xavi Simons after another underwhelming display for the club, this time against Everton,
Simons was given a start by Thomas Frank, but he was substituted in the second half at the Hill Dickinson Stadium after struggling to make an impact. The Dutch attacking midfielder made the move to north London during the summer transfer window, but it’s safe to say that Spurs supporters haven’t seen the best of him yet.
Simons is still adapting to life in a new country and a different league, and he’s found it difficult to show what he is made of. Frank has taken him in and out of the side over the last few months, and he’s trying to find a solution to getting the best out of him, but it’s not quite working just yet.
Jamie O’Hara Slams Tottenham Star Xavi Simons
Speaking during the game against Everton on X, O’Hara, on two separate occasions, questioned the impact of Simons for Spurs. Firstly, the former Tottenham midfielder said ‘what is he playing at‘ in the first half, before another post after the break when Simons was substituted…
Simons is becoming a bit of a problem for Frank at the moment, as there’s undoubtedly pressure for him to be played, considering Spurs invested heavily in him in the summer transfer window. The Danish manager has to find a way of getting the best out of him, as Tottenham will benefit from him flourishing.
Simons was one of the most exciting and productive attacking midfielders in Europe during his time at Leipzig, and he can bring another dimension to Spurs’ attack if used correctly. It will be interesting to see if Frank opts to give him a start in the EFL Cup on Wednesday as they travel to Newcastle United. Pape Matar Sarr came off the bench to score against Everton, popping up in the box like Simons should be doing, and he could be pushing to displace Simons in the side now.