Tottenham Hotspur’s 2025/26 Premier League season has spiralled into crisis, captured in one viral statistic: 4 ACL injuries, 3 managers, and only 2 home wins.
The latest blow came when attacking midfielder Xavi Simons ruptured his right anterior cruciate ligament during Spurs’ 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 23-year-old was stretchered off and will miss the remainder of the campaign plus the summer World Cup. Club statements confirmed the ACL tear, leaving Simons “heartbroken.”
Simons joined three other players sidelined by ACL ruptures this season: James Maddison(pre-season), Radu Dragusin (December 2025), and Wilson Odobert(February 2026 during a loss to Newcastle). That’s four serious knee injuries in a little over a year, with only Dragusin and Maddison recently returning in limited capacity. The club has faced calls to investigate its medical and training protocols.
Managerial instability has compounded the damage. Thomas Frank started the season but was sacked in February after a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle left Spurs in 16th and following early cup exits. Igor Tudor lasted just 44 days as interim before his dismissal on 29 March. Roberto De Zerbi was appointed as the third head coach, tasked with steering the side away from the drop zone.
Home form has been catastrophic. Spurs recorded just two Premier League victories at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium all season: 3-0 against Burnley on the opening day (16 August 2025) and 2-0 against Brentford on 6 December. They have failed to win any league game at home in 2026.
After 34 matches, Tottenham sit on 34 points with a negative goal difference, fighting to avoid relegation. The combination of devastating injuries, rapid coaching changes, and home ground sterility has created a perfect storm for one of the club’s most difficult modern campaigns. A major summer rebuild now looks essential.