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Last Word On Spurs
Nov 7, 2026 4:29 PM

Xavi Simons was fuming at the officials' decision not to send off Jayden Bogle during Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 defeat to Leeds United.

Xavi Simons is not happy about the fact that Leeds United were not reduced to ten men during Spurs' 1-0 defeat at Elland Road.

The North London club suffered a first defeat in four matches in West Yorkshire, with Noah Okafor scoring the only goal of the game.

However, in the first half, VAR took a long look at Jayden Bogle's challenge on Mathys Tel, which it eventually waved away and stuck with the on-field decision.

The challenge forced Spurs into a change, with the young Frenchman unable to continue playing at Elland Road.

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Following the match, Tottenham's Dutch midfielder has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the decision not to send off the Leeds defender.

Xavi Simons fumes at Leeds vs Tottenham referee decision

Xavi Simons has been quick to point out that he was sent off for a similar incident last season against Liverpool.

On his official Snapchat channel, the Dutch midfielder posted two still images comparing the two incidents, with the caption: "Difference?"

Last season, he received a red card for a stamp on Virgil van Dijk's calf, but Bogle avoided any punishment for a similar offence on Saturday lunchtime.

The foul on Tel was deemed not to have enough speed to overturn the referee's on-field decision, despite the video assistant taking an age to analyse it.

Simons and several teammates watched the game from Hotspur Way as they continue to recover from injuries.

The 23-year-old made another post making fun of the decision and in pure disbelief that Bogle remained on the pitch.

Xavi Simons' return date has been revealed

Simons is getting closer to making his return to action, according The Times, and is now in the final stages of his recovery.

The attacker suffered an ACL injury back in April away at Leeds and has not been seen since the match.

The midfielder is getting closer to starting work back on the grass, and it seems like a return in late December or early January is the current target.

Mathys Tel was spotted leaving Elland Road injured

However, for Tel, there will now be concern around him having picked up an injury after he was spotted leaving Elland Road in a boot and crutches.

The Athletic spotted the Frenchman leaving the stadium in quite some discomfort, and it is yet to be seen how long he will be sidelined for.

Tel was selected as part of France's provisional squad for the international break, but did not make the final cut in the end.

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