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Tottenham's creative spark James Maddison faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an ACL injury during pre-season. The England midfielder, crucial to Spurs' trophy success last season, will undergo surgery in the coming days. Manager Thomas Frank called it a "brutal moment" for the team as they prepare for the new campaign. With Dejan Kulusevski also injured, Tottenham's midfield options look worryingly thin ahead of their Premier League opener.

Key Points: Tottenham's James Maddison Out Long-Term With ACL Injury

  • Maddison suffered ACL rupture in Spurs' pre-season friendly
  • Injury occurred in same knee as previous issue
  • Tottenham face midfield crisis with Kulusevski also injured
  • Spurs failed to sign Morgan Gibbs-White as replacement
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Spurs midfielder James Maddison set for ACL surgery, faces a lengthy spell out

Spurs confirm James Maddison requires ACL surgery after pre-season injury, leaving a major void in Tottenham's midfield ahead of the new campaign.

"We can confirm that James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee. - Tottenham Hotspur"

London, Aug 7

England midfielder James Maddison will undergo surgery after suffering a ruptured ACL, Tottenham Hotspur announced on Thursday. The injury occurred during the Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul. The club has not specified a timeline for his recovery.

"We can confirm that James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee," the club said.

"His surgery will take place in the coming days, and, following that, James will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team. Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur wishes James a full and speedy recovery. We will be supporting him every step of the way," it added.

Maddison, who netted 12 goals and registered 11 assists across all competitions last season to help Tottenham win the Europa League and end their 17-year trophy drought, was stretchered off during Spurs’ pre-season clash in South Korea on Saturday after sustaining an injury.

Head coach Thomas Frank confirmed post-match that the damage was to the same knee that had sidelined Maddison at the end of last season. He labelled it a “bad” injury and called the incident a “brutal moment” for the team.

The blow comes at a particularly tough time for Tottenham, with Frank now without a recognised creative midfielder. Dejan Kulusevski is also expected to miss the start of the season due to his own knee issue, further depleting Spurs' attacking options.

Tottenham had targeted England international Morgan Gibbs-White to reinforce their midfield but were unsuccessful in their pursuit, as the player opted to extend his stay at Nottingham Forest with a new three-year contract.

Tottenham will open their season with a UEFA Super Cup showdown against Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in Udine, Italy, on August 14, before launching their Premier League campaign at home against newly promoted Burnley on August 16.

- IANS

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Priya S
ACL injuries are so tough - takes minimum 6-9 months recovery. Spurs should have had better backup options. As an Indian physiotherapist, I've seen many athletes struggle with this injury. Proper rehab is crucial - hope their medical team handles it well.
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Aman W
Why do our favorite players always get injured before big tournaments? 😭 First Bumrah now Maddison! At least cricket has depth but Spurs look in trouble without their playmaker. Maybe time to give some youngsters a chance?
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Sarah B
As an England supporter living in Mumbai, this worries me for the Euros next year. Maddison was crucial for Southgate's plans. The timing couldn't be worse - right before the season starts. Spurs' medical team needs to be extra careful with his recovery.
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Vikram M
Injuries in pre-season friendlies are the worst! Why risk key players in meaningless matches? Indian clubs do the same mistake before ISL. Hope Maddison takes his time to recover properly - no need to rush back like Pandya did last year.
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Nisha Z
As a doctor from Delhi, I must say ACL surgeries have come a long way. With proper rehab, he can return to his best. But Spurs need to sign someone now - can't rely on just one creative midfielder. Reminds me of when Chhetri got injured before AFC Cup!

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