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Tottenham's James Maddison to Undergo Surgery for Ruptured ACL

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Aug 6, 2025 — 1 min read

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has been dealt a significant blow ahead of the new season, suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle. Maddison, who joined the club in 2023, was forced off the pitch in visible discomfort and will now undergo surgery in the coming days. The 28-year-old's injury has sparked concern, as he is likely to miss the majority of the season due to the long and grueling rehabilitation process for an ACL injury.

Key Takeaways:

James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured ACL in his right knee and will begin his rehabilitation with the Tottenham medical team.
Maddison scored 12 goals in his first season with Tottenham after joining from Leicester in 2023.
He has injured the same knee before, missing the end of last season with a knee injury, including the Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
Maddison's absence leaves new manager Thomas Frank with a severely depleted front line, with Son Heung-Min already departed for MLS team Los Angeles FC and Dejan Kulusevski out for the foreseeable future.
The injury has significant implications for Tottenham's season, with Maddison likely to miss the majority of the campaign.

Statistics:

9 minutes: The amount of time Maddison played in Tottenham's pre-season friendly against Newcastle before he was injured.
12: The number of goals Maddison scored in his first season with Tottenham.
28: Maddison's age at the time of the injury.
2023: The year Maddison joined Tottenham from Leicester.

Sources:

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

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