The 65 million euro 'scam' in the Premier League

Tottenham's signing of Xavi Simons has yet to live up to its €65m transfer fee.

Simons was criticized. Photo: Reuters .

On November 30, Simons came on in the 60th minute to replace Richarlison in a 1-2 loss to Fulham in round 13 of the Premier League. However, he could not make a difference to help Spurs avoid defeat.

This was the third consecutive match that Simons had to sit on the bench, putting pressure on the young midfielder. On social media, many Tottenham fans criticized Simons, saying that his lackluster performances were completely unworthy of the 65 million euros that Spurs spent.

One account commented: "Simons is the next big blow the Premier League has received from the Bundesliga." Another fan wrote: "Simons' form has declined incredibly." Another fan commented: "Simons' pace and stamina in the Premier League have exposed his weaknesses."

Tottenham were impressed with Simons after his stellar spell at RB Leipzig, where he scored 22 goals and provided 22 assists in two seasons. But since joining Spurs, the Dutch international has only provided two assists in 17 games in all competitions, including the Premier League, Champions League and League Cup.

Initially, Simons was considered an important factor in coach Thomas Frank's tactical system, but his prolonged decline caused him to lose his position to his teammates.

In a recent press conference, coach Frank admitted that the adaptation process is a big obstacle for Simons. The move from the Bundesliga to the Premier League, a league with much higher speed and physicality, has caused the 21-year-old player many difficulties.

2 goals in the Arsenal - Man City match On the night of September 21, Arsenal and Man City drew 1-1 in round 5 of the Premier League at Emirates Stadium.

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