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Xavi Simons has now revealed exactly what he told Micky van de Ven in the Tottenham dressing room after the Dutchman’s incredible solo goal.
The feel-good factor is back in N17 following Tottenham Hotspur’s recent Champions League victory over Danish champions Copenhagen.
Spurs produced one of their most complete performances of the campaign, running out 4-0 winners under the lights at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
That result has lifted Thomas Frank’s side into the automatic qualification spots, a much-needed boost given that they face defending champions Paris Saint-Germain next in the group phase.
The tie had everything – four goals, a red card, and one stunning solo effort from Micky van de Ven that had the entire stadium on its feet.
Now, Xavi Simons has revealed exactly what he told his Dutch teammate after that remarkable goal.
Xavi Simons reveals conversation with Micky van de Ven before Tottenham goal
Speaking to the official Tottenham Hotspur channel, Xavi Simons lifted the lid on what was said in the dressing room after Van de Ven’s memorable run and finish.
The midfielder jokingly admitted that he would have been fuming if Van de Ven had ignored his run and also missed the shot.
He said: “Honestly, in the dressing room I told him I would kill you if I was [the guy making a run to his right when Van de Ven chose to shoot]… But if he’s to miss this one, I’d kill him definitely. But yeah, obviously everyone knows how fast this guy is.
“He doesn’t look that fast, but on the pitch when you’re next to him, he’s just crazy. Happy for him that he had his goal and the three points.”
Simons on life in the Premier League
Xavi Simons also spoke about his experiences since arriving in England, reflecting on the demands of the Premier League and how it compares to other competitions he has played in.
The 22-year-old has had to adapt quickly to the physicality and pace of English football, but he remains determined to keep improving.
He added, “With no disrespect to other leagues, obviously Premier League is Premier League, but the leagues I’ve played, the teammates I’ve played with, are high quality.
“And what I said, I have played as well with the national team in the international way, and I know what you have to do at this level to bring this.
“Obviously, you want to perform always, but in life, not everything goes how you want always. But I always keep working hard to try to give my 100% and help the team.”
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