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Xavi Simons takes aim at Igor Tudor in subtle Tottenham dig on social media

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 13 March 2026 11:00, UK Xavi Simons may have just made his feelings clear regarding the future of Tottenham Hotspur manager Igor Tudor. Tottenham’s managerial situation has prompted plenty of scrutiny as to who could potentially take over the interim role if Tudor is sacked, and Simons may have just revealed which side he is on.



VISIT THE MANAGER HUBXavi Simons shares cryptic Instagram storySimons has seriously struggled for form since his £52million move from RB Leipzig last summer, and he still has just one league goal to his name in his debut Premier League campaign. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES His performances have frustrated Tottenham fans throughout the season, and Tudor has also quickly lost faith in the Dutchman, having relegated him to the bench in the last two games.

The former Juventus boss is facing heavy scrutiny regarding his position at the moment, and there has been plenty of uproar about him not shaking hands with his players after Tuesday’s defeat at Atletico. Djed Spence made his point clear by getting back up from the bench to offer a handshake to Tudor during that clash, and Simons may have just shown his stance in a much more subtle fashion.