James Maddison set to be out for 6 to 7 months due to ACL injury
Tottenham Hotspurs have a bad news to culp in as their star man James Maddison is set to be out for 6/7 months after he suffered an ACL injury. During the pre-season game, he was substituted in the middle and was inspected later than. After days of inspection, the reports are out and the player is expected to be out for several months.
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a major setback ahead of the new season, as star midfielder James Maddison has been ruled out for 6 to 7 months after suffering an ACL injury.
The 27-year-old playmaker picked up the injury during a pre-season match, where he was substituted midway through the game after appearing to be in discomfort. Initial assessments sparked concern, and after days of medical examinations and scans, the club has confirmed the worst — a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Maddison's absence is a huge blow for manager Ange Postecoglou, who had made the former Leicester City man a key figure in his system. His creativity, vision, and leadership in midfield were vital for Spurs last season, and his injury now raises serious concerns about the team's attacking threat heading into the 2025/26 campaign.
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