Tottenham midfielder James Maddison is to endure surgical procedure after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his proper knee.
The 28-year-old got here on as a Seventy fifth-minute substitute in Tottenham’s pre-season recreation in opposition to Newcastle and was solely on the pitch for 9 minutes earlier than he began hobbling intensely and showing in actual discomfort.
Maddison appeared distraught – together with his head in his arms – as he was stretchered off the pitch. It’s the similar knee that noticed the England worldwide miss the top of final season, together with Spurs’ Europa League closing triumph. Maddison was later pictured leaving the stadium on crutches.
After the sport, Thomas Frank described Maddison’s newest damage as “brutal”.
And, Spurs launched this assertion confirming the information: “We will verify that James Maddison will endure surgical procedure for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his proper knee.
“The 28-year-old midfielder suffered the damage throughout our pre-season pleasant in opposition to Newcastle United on Sunday in Seoul.
“His surgical procedure will happen within the coming days and, following that, James will then start his rehabilitation with our medical crew.
“Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur wishes James a full and speedy recovery. We will be supporting him every step of the way.”
What does Maddison blow imply for Spurs’ summer season plans?
Sky Sports activities’ Sam Blitz:
Tottenham have been already in search of a brand new attacking midfielder on this switch window – this Maddison blow means they want one much more now.
Spurs tried to herald Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest by activating his £60m launch clause. However Evangelos Marinakis’ aspect managed to forestall the deal from occurring by first threatening authorized motion in opposition to Tottenham and the participant’s agent – earlier than then convincing the England worldwide to signal a brand new contract.
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Attacking midfield can also be an space the place Spurs are brief. Dejan Kulusevski is about to overlook the beginning of the season as he recovers from the knee surgical procedure he had in Could. Heung Min-Son’s attacking spot additionally must be changed.
Spurs do have a short lived attacking midfield resolution in Pape Sarr, who has been scoring from a extra superior place throughout pre-season, whereas new £55m signing Mohammed Kudus can play in central areas.
With new boss Frank trying to enhance Spurs’ skill to compete on a number of fronts, this isn’t the most effective begin to life in north London.
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