You can see the creativity': Van de Ven says Simons can spark Spurs revival

"Micky van de Ven believes Xavi Simons could be the solution to the creative flatness threatening to undermine Tottenham's start to the season. With Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison sustaining long-term injuries and Dominic Solanke undergoing a procedure on his troublesome ankle, Tottenham have started to look a little predictable in forward areas and form has stuttered over the past month."

"Simons arrived from RB Leipzig just before the end of the transfer window for more than 50m. He is still adapting, but he set up a goal against West Ham and played a key role coming off the bench in Spurs' late comeback in Norway. 'He's a really good player,' said Van de Ven, who headed Spurs' first goal. 'He can create a lot of special things. I think you saw he came on and did really well. You can see the creativity he has.'"

"I speak a lot with him, Van de Ven said, but what also helps him a lot is he speaks a lot of languages so he can get on with a lot of other players as well. I try to help him on and off the pitch with every small detail he asks for. I'm there for him to help him as much as possible."

Tottenham have become predictable in forward areas after long-term injuries to Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, and Dominic Solanke undergoing an ankle procedure. Almost complete changes to the front four, and Son Heung-min's departure for international duty, have contributed to stuttering form. Xavi Simons arrived from RB Leipzig for over £50m and is adapting; he set up a goal against West Ham and influenced Spurs' comeback in Norway. Micky van de Ven praises Simons' creativity and provides on- and off-pitch support, noting Simons' language ability aids integration. Spurs have conceded first in three of four recent matches, though circumstances varied.

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