'Lowest low' - James Maddison shares emotional statement after Tottenham injury blow

Tottenham star James Maddison has spoken for the first time since undergoing surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury he sustained during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United earlier this month.

The 28-year-old, who joined Spurs from Leicester City in a £40 million deal in the summer of 2023, has become an integral figure at the club. Last season, he made 45 appearances across all competitions and scored 12 goals, despite dealing with injury setbacks, including a knee issue towards the end of the campaign.

Maddison was forced off the pitch on a stretcher just minutes after coming on against Newcastle in Seoul, and the worst fears were eventually confirmed when it was revealed he had suffered a ruptured ACL in his right knee. He has now provided an update to Spurs fans after undergoing successful surgery.

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In an image shared on social media alongside his three children, the midfielder wrote: "Lowest low I’ve ever had. Heartbroken at the fact this injury has occurred at this time in my career. With the Super Cup tomorrow, the Premier League season on the horizon, the exciting Champions League campaign and it being a World Cup year for England it all feels very very cruel, but nevertheless the ACL reconstruction surgery was successful.

"To all my close friends and family, your support and love means absolutely everything to me. To those of you who have gone out of your way to message on social media platforms in support of me and my recovery even when we don’t know each other personally, I appreciate you all more than you’ll ever know so thank you.

"And lastly to those of you who doubt, hate and mock. You truly motivate me to levels I didn’t know I had inside of me so again, thank you. See you all on the other side."

Thomas Frank spoke about the injury following Thursday’s defeat to FC Bayern. He said: "I think it’s disappointing but also devastating for me and mainly for Madders that he’s out of the team

"We will miss him and no doubt he will miss playing football."

Frank's side begin their 2025/26 campaign against Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final on Wednesday evening. Their Premier League season will then kick off against Burnley on Saturday.