Tottenham star Xavi Simons has sparked significant concern among the Spurs faithful after appearing to delete post from his Instagram profile.

The social media purge followed a chaotic afternoon at Molineux on Saturday, where a vital victory was overshadowed by a potentially season-ending injury to the Dutch playmaker.

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Xavi Simons fumes at fan after suffering injury vs Wolves

The 23-year-old’s afternoon turned sour in the 63rd minute when he was forced off with a serious-looking knee injury.

As Simons was being carried around the pitch on a stretcher, video footage captured a heated, x-rated exchange between the player and a section of the home support.

Insults hurled by Wolves fans were met with a defiant and explicit response from Simons, who was visibly distressed by the injury.

Xavi Simons deletes Instagram posts

On Sunday, it was noticed that Simons had wiped his Instagram account of all Tottenham-related photos from the account.

Later, he continued to remove all the photos from his account, leaving fans puzzled.

The move, often a precursor to a player’s departure or a sign of extreme internal frustration, has left supporters scouring for answers.

While Simons did post a message regarding the win on Sunday morning, the absence of his historical Spurs media has led to intense speculation.

Whether the deletion is a reaction to his injury, or the abuse received at Molineux or a deeper issue regarding his future at the club remains unclear.

Injury a blow to Spurs in survival fight

The timing could not be worse for Roberto De Zerbi’s side. Spurs currently sit 18th in the Premier League, battling to avoid their first relegation since 1977.

Simons has been a rare bright spark in a difficult campaign, and his potential absence for the final four games, against Aston Villa, Leeds, Chelsea, and Everton, would be a catastrophic blow.

With the club awaiting official scan results on Monday or Tuesday, fans are left hoping that his social media activity is merely a temporary blackout rather than a permanent goodbye.

Update:

It appears that the deletion of posts from Instagram was linked with the injury he picked up against Wolves.

Simons has now posted an emotional post confirming his injury is a long term one which will see him miss the rest of the season as well as the World Cup.

“They say life can be cruel and today it feels that way. My season has come to an abrupt end and I’m just trying to process it. Honestly, I’m heartbroken. None of it makes sense. All I’ve wanted to do is fight for my team and now the ability to do that has been snatched away from me… along with the World Cup. Representing my country this summer…just gone. It’ll take time to find peace with this, but I’ll continue to be the best teammate I can be. I have no doubt that together we’ll win this fight.

“I’ll walk this path now, guided by faith, with strength, with resilience, with belief, as I count down the days to getting back out there. Be patient with me. TTP. COYS.”

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Arsenal are open to listening to offers for summer signing Viktor Gyokeres this summer, according to a prominent insider on social media.

Despite arriving with heavy expectations as the solution to Mikel Arteta’s long-standing search for a clinical number nine, the Swedish international could find his stay in North London cut unexpectedly short.

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Arsenal to sell Viktor Gyokeres?

The report, initially broken by the ITK on X, suggests that the Gunners are prepared to entertain bids for the 27-year-old forward just twelve months after his arrival.

He posted on X: “Arsenal are open to listening to any offers for Viktor Gyökeres this summer.”

While Arsenal have enjoyed an impressive campaign, the club’s hierarchy is reportedly weighing up whether Gyokeres is the long-term fit for Arteta’s tactical evolution.

The decision comes at a time when Arsenal are already being linked with potential replacements.

Gyokeres’ debut season at Arsenal

Gyökeres signed only last summer after a long transfer saga involving Arsenal’s hunt for a new striker, eventually joining from Sporting CP for a significant fee.

While he has not produced the same astronomical output as he did in the Primeira Liga, his debut season has still been decent as far as numbers are concerned.

Across all competitions, Gyökeres has netted 18 goals in 48 games.

Though these statistics represent a solid return for a debutant in the world’s most competitive league, they fall short of the elite standard many expected. That said, a lot of it could also have to do with Arteta’s passive style of play.

For now, the Swedish powerhouse remains a key part of the squad and the report appears to be a bit far fetched at this stage.

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Mohamed Salah may have played his final game for the club. After limping off during the midweek clash against Crystal Palace, the worst fears of the Anfield faithful seem to have been confirmed by international sources, suggesting the Egyptian King’s storied tenure in Merseyside could be reaching a premature and sad conclusion.

According to Egypt’s assistant coach, Ibrahim Hassan, medical assessments from the national team camp indicate that Salah has suffered a significant hamstring tear.

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The injury is expected to sideline the forward for at least four weeks, which would effectively ending his participation in the remainder of the Premier League season.

Speaking to the Reuters (quotes via Al Jazeera), Hassan was direct about the severity of the issue, stating: “He has suffered a hamstring tear and will require four weeks of treatment.”

Steven Gerrard on Mohamed Salah injury

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, speaking on TNT Sports (via Mirror), expressed grave concerns over the news.

Having experienced the physical toll of high-stakes football himself, the former captain suggested that Salah’s optimism might be misplaced given the nature of hamstring issues at this stage of the season.

Gerrard emphasised that the lack of a proper farewell would be a tragedy for both the player and the supporters.

“It would be sad, but let’s hope that’s not the case [that he’s played his final game].

“It’s worse than Mo probably thinks it is now, but until you can get it properly assessed by the medical team, and you have an MRI scan, you don’t really know the extent.”

“If it is the case that he’s played his last game, that would be extremely sad – not just for Mo but for everyone connected with Liverpool Football Club, because he’s been a legend and everyone wants to see him get the send-off he deserves.”

Sad end to an otherwise illustrious Liverpool career

With Salah set to leave the club once his contract expires this summer, a four-week layoff would mean he has no further opportunities to wear the red shirt.

Since arriving from Roma in 2017, Salah has smashed nearly every goal-scoring record at the club, leading them to Premier League and Champions League glory.

If the 3-1 win over Palace was indeed his curtain call, it marks a quiet end for a player who has provided so many loud, iconic moments.

While the medical team at AXA Training Centre will be working around the clock to find a miracle, the reality is setting in: Liverpool may have to navigate the final stretch of the season and their future without their greatest modern-day icon.

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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has subtly voiced his frustration towards his club for not securing the signings of Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo when they had the chance.

The former Reds captain, speaking on TNT Sports ahead of the FA Cup semi-final weekend, suggested that Liverpool’s hesitation in the transfer market has directly benefited their fiercest rivals.

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Gerrard’s comments come at a painful time for the Anfield faithful, as the club struggles to maintain pace in the Champions League qualification race while watching former targets flourish elsewhere.

Steven Gerrard: Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo should be playing for Liverpool

Gerrard was candid when discussing the two players, both of whom were heavily linked with moves to Merseyside before eventually heading to the Etihad Stadium.

Liverpool had a deal for Guehi nearly finalised last summer, only for Crystal Palace to pull back at the eleventh hour.

Semenyo was also strongly linked with Liverpool but Man City went in aggressively, paying the release clause and offering a better financial package to seal the deal.

The Anfield legend’s swipe at the recruitment team underscores a frustrating January window for the Reds, who failed to reinforce key areas while Manchester City moved decisively to bolster their squad.

“They should be playing for Liverpool,” Gerrard stated.

“We were linked with two of those players and that would have made a big difference to Liverpool. It hurts to see them shining for City when you know they were within reach.

“They have that Premier League grit and quality that would have addressed our issues in the winter.”

Both players impact Man City’s incredible title push

The sting of the missed transfers is amplified by the massive impact both players have made at Manchester City.

Since joining in January for a combined fee of roughly £82.5 million, Guehi and Semenyo have been catalysts for City’s surge in the second half of the season.

Guehi has provided elite defensive stability during City’s recent injury crisis, while Semenyo has added a fresh, explosive dimension to Pep Guardiola’s attack, already tallying vital goal contributions.

Their arrivals coincided with City blowing the title race wide open, recently defeating league-leaders Arsenal to put the trophy within their reach.

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Chelsea fans have been treated to a heartwarming scene at Wembley after their side secured a place in the FA Cup final with a 1-0 win over Leeds United.

At the heart of the celebrations was club captain Reece James, whose gesture toward interim boss Calum McFarlane has quickly gone viral among the Blues faithful.

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In the post-win celebrations, James was seen physically pushing a reluctant McFarlane toward the traveling Chelsea supporters.

The skipper’s intent was clear: he wanted the 40-year-old coach to take the limelight and soak up the love of the fans.

Reece James and Calum McFarlane share brilliant moment

Despite not being in the matchday squad as he continues his rehabilitation, James was on the pitch immediately at full-time to lead the celebrations.

The exchange between the captain and the coach, as reported by Ben Jacobs, perfectly showcased the renewed spirit in the Chelsea camp.

Reece James pushing Calum McFarlane towards the #CFC fans to take the limelight as Chelsea reach the FA Cup Final.

McFarlane says being caretaker again has been "intense but not as crazy as last time" due to knowing the squad better having been part of Liam Rosenior's staff.? pic.twitter.com/CTBqw9eaAL

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 26, 2026

McFarlane, who stepped in following the dismissal of Liam Rosenior earlier this week, has managed to steady the ship immediately.

Speaking after the match, the caretaker boss admitted the whirlwind nature of his return to the dugout has been taxing.

“Being caretaker again has been intense, but not as crazy as last time. Knowing the squad better, having been part of Liam’s staff, made a huge difference. The players deserve all the credit for how they’ve responded.”

Calum McFarlane becomes first English manager to reach FA Cup final since Frank Lampard

The victory isn’t just a win for the club’s silverware hopes, it’s a historic personal milestone for McFarlane.

By booking a date with Manchester City on May 16, he has become the first English manager to reach an FA Cup final since Frank Lampard did so with Chelsea in 2020.

It is a remarkable feat for a man whose senior managerial experience consists of just a handful of matches.

McFarlane’s tactical setup successfully nullified a spirited Leeds side, ensuring Enzo Fernández’s first-half goal was enough to seal the result.

With the final on the horizon, James’s public show of support suggests that while McFarlane may only be an interim, he has earned the total respect of the Chelsea dressing room.

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Former Liverpool captain and TNT Sports pundit Steven Gerrard has lauded Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández for his dominant performance during the ongoing FA Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Wembley.

With the match crossing the 80-minute mark and Chelsea leading 1-0, Gerrard highlighted the Argentine’s tactical intelligence and work rate as the deciding factor in the contest so far.

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Fernandez, wearing the captain’s armband, scored the opener in the 23rd minute after great assist from Pedro Neto, a goal that has kept the Blues in the driving seat for a place in the final.

Steven Gerrard full of praise for Enzo Fernandez

Speaking on TNT Sports, Gerrard was quick to emphasise that Fernandez’s impact extended far beyond his crucial goal.

The pundit noted how the World Cup winner has dictated the tempo and found space against a compact Leeds defense.

He said (via BBC Sport):

“You have to say Enzo Fernandez has been absolutely tremendous from the get-go. He keeps picking up positions on the sides of them, behind them. He’s jumping on second balls.

“He played a lovely pass earlier to Joao Pedro, so he’s certainly influencing this game. It’s a big goal for Chelsea, in the context of the day and also for the run they are on.”

Enzo ends Chelsea goal drought

The goal was a symbolic moment for both the player and the club. It ended a collective goal drought for Chelsea against Premier League-level opposition that had stretched over 500 minutes.

The match also marks the first game of Calum McFarlane’s second interim stint this season, following the recent dismissal of Liam Rosenior.

McFarlane, a former academy coach who famously secured a draw against Manchester City earlier this year, seems to have unlocked a more aggressive side of Fernandez.

By pushing the midfielder higher into attacking positions, McFarlane has allowed Enzo to record his 13th goal of the season across all competitions.

As the clock ticks toward full-time at Wembley, Chelsea fans will be hoping Fernandez’s “tremendous” display is enough to secure their ticket to the FA Cup final.

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