
Netherlands midfielder Xavi Simons was asked to clean teammates' boots after a PSV Eindhoven training session.
In a video that was shared online by one of PSV's players, the 19-year-old was seen washing boots as some of his teammates make fun of him.
Noni Madueke, who shared the shot clip, stated that the move was meant to make Simons remain focused.
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“It is necessary for us to make sure our young superstar keeps his feet on the ground,” read his Instagram post.
Simons, who is a product of FC Barcelona’s famous La Masia Academy, is one of the most highly-rated teenagers on the planet.
The player, who also had a spell with French heavyweights Paris Saint Germain, was part of the Netherlands squad that took part in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
He has scored an impressive 10 goals in 24 matches for PSV and the Dutch national team.
On his PSV debut, he netted a goal in the latter's 5-3 thrashing of rivals Ajax on Saturday, July 30, 2022.
At PSV, Simons is under the tutelage of former Manchester United lethal forward Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The skillful midfielder is among the most followed footballers on social media, with over four million Instagram followers.
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