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Why £52m Xavi Simons has stumbled at Spurs: Problem he shares with Florian Wirtz, the warning I got about him from Dutch football experts and why it's all part of a bigger problem for Thomas Frank, writes MATT BARLOW

Daily Mail 1 min read 5 hours ago

Xavi Simons promised flair and Tottenham fans are waiting. Drumming fingers because he was unable to influence the game against Aston Villa. Rolling eyes about the failed 'rabona' pass at Leeds.
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