James Maddison Opens Up on Injury, Twins and Tottenham Hotspur's Struggles
· Sports · BBC Sport
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has revealed that the birth of his second set of twins served as a crucial positive distraction during his recovery from a serious knee injury. Maddison missed most of the 2025-26 Premier League season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament last August. He described the period as the toughest year of his life, managing five children aged four and under alongside his rehabilitation. Due to his prolonged absence, his eldest son Leo assumed at one point that he had left the club. Maddison also praised Italian head coach Roberto de Zerbi for lifting the squad's mood after taking over in March following a difficult campaign.
Why it matters
The account highlights the personal challenges professional footballers face during long-term injury layoffs and offers insight into Tottenham Hotspur's dressing room dynamics under Roberto de Zerbi.
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