Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison is set to miss a significant portion of the 2025\u201326 season following a confirmed anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The injury, affecting the same knee injured late last season, was first feared after manager Thomas Frank described it as “bad.” BBC Sport confirmed the diagnosis, revealing Maddison will undergo surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation. Recovery from ACL injuries typically spans six to seven months or longer, and there is no specific timetable for Maddison\u2019s return.<\/p>\n
This injury compounds Tottenham’s challenges this summer. The club has already finalized the signing of attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, yet the squad will be without two key attacking players: Maddison and the recently departed Son. Tottenham had pursued Morgan Gibbs-White, but behind-the-scenes issues resulted in the England international staying at Nottingham Forest with a new contract. While other transfer targets remain under consideration, Maddison’s extended absence will likely trigger further activity in the transfer market as manager Thomas Frank prepares for his first season in charge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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