"Going to take a while" – Tottenham player's return not close, February likelier

Simons remains months away from action after cruciate ligament surgery; February return expected despite recent social media activity.

Xavi Simons, who suffered a cruciate ligament injury in Tottenham's April win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, is not close to returning despite posting on Instagram. De Telegraaf journalist Valentijn Driessen dismissed speculation that the Netherlands international's social media activity signals an imminent comeback, stating the midfielder won't return until February. Simons has undergone surgery and is in rehabilitation.