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Xavi Simons has lift-off at Tottenham Hotspur in sensational performance vs FC Copenhagen Sometimes, all it takes is one performance to flip the narrative and Xavi Simons may have just done that. After weeks of scrutiny and questions about his adjustment to life in North London, the Dutchman produced a dazzling display as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed FC Copenhagen 4-0 in the Champions League. It was the kind of performance Spurs fans had been waiting for, full of energy, confidence, and creativity. Simons, who arrived from RB Leipzig in the summer, looked every bit the player supporters were promised: quick in transition, fearless on the ball, and technically sharp. His sublime assist for Brennan Johnson’s opener set the tone for what became a statement win in Europe. Speaking to TNT Sports after the match (h/t BBC), the 22-year-old admitted the start to his Spurs career hadn’t been smooth sailing, but insisted he’s now ready to show the fans his true level. “Obviously people want to perform and to play good,” Simons said. “I came into a new situation that has never happened to me before and I have to keep working, to trust in myself and I have my teammates have my back so I’m not worried about that. I know what I can bring to the team so I will keep working hard and things will come, 100%.” A turning point for Simons and Tottenham Simons’ honesty was refreshing, and his words carry the weight of someone determined to succeed. The youngster admitted the adjustment to a new club and league had been challenging but made clear that his spirit remains unbroken. “It’s a new place. It was the first time that it was a little bit hard for me but I will never let myself down. Nobody will keep me on the ground and I will keep going forward.” For Tottenham, his resurgence couldn’t have come at a better time. The emphatic win in Copenhagen came just days after the disappointing home defeat to Chelsea, where boos echoed around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This was a team and a player with a point to prove. Simons’ spark in midfield gave Thomas Frank’s side the attacking rhythm they had sorely missed in recent weeks. The link-up play, the confidence in tight spaces, and his willingness to drive at defenders showed glimpses of the player who starred in Germany last season. Confidence restored at a key juncture in the season Tottenham’s victory over Copenhagen wasn’t just about three points, it was about identity. The team looked sharper, hungrier, and more connected than they had in weeks. For Simons, it was personal redemption. For Spurs fans, it was reassurance that patience might finally pay off. The Dutch playmaker summed it up best: “It was really important to bounce back from last weekend and to come here in front of the fans and win.” That sense of accountability of wanting to make things right for the supporters, is exactly what Spurs fans want to hear. And if this version of Xavi Simons sticks around, Tottenham’s midfield might finally have the creative heartbeat it’s been missing. There’s a quiet maturity in the way Simons has handled his rough patch, no excuses, no frustration, just resolve. That mentality, paired with his talent, could make him a cornerstone for Spurs under Thomas Frank. Every player joining Tottenham feels the weight of expectation, but not every player rises above it. Simons did in Copenhagen, and if this is the beginning of his breakout run, Spurs fans could be about to witness something special. For a club that thrives on passion and resilience, the Dutchman might just be the spark that reignites Tottenham’s season.
