"De Zerbi stated, 'He's lucky to work with me -- not because I'm good, because I was No. 10. What he thinks now, I thought 20 years ago. So, we have a special connection.'"
"'A No. 10 has to understand that he has to score and he has to make assists, not just play to be nice to the people -- goals and assists.'"
"Simons has contributed two goals and five assists in 27 top-flight appearances this term following his £52 million arrival from RB Leipzig last summer."
Roberto De Zerbi has expressed a strong connection with Xavi Simons, emphasizing the role of a No. 10 in scoring and assisting. Simons contributed significantly in a recent match against Brighton, creating the opening goal and scoring himself. Despite the draw, Tottenham remains close to the relegation zone, with De Zerbi's tenure starting with mixed results. Simons has had a notable season with two goals and five assists since joining from RB Leipzig for £52 million.
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