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Xavi Simons delivered football's ultimate humiliation by Thomas Frank

By TARA ANSON-WALSH, FOOTBALL REPORTER

Published: 15:22 EDT, 1 November 2025 | Updated: 15:23 EDT, 1 November 2025

Xavi Simons hit a new low when he was brought on and later substituted by Thomas Frank during Tottenham's Premier League clash with Chelsea.

Simons, who joined Spurs for £52 million this summer, began the match on the bench against their London rivals.

He replaced Lucas Bergvall after the Swede sustained a head injury in the opening minutes, coming on as a concussion substitute.

With Spurs trailing and Simons struggling to find his rhythm, Frank made another change, bringing on Wilson Odobert in the 73rd minute in place of the 22-year-old.

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