Tottenham are managing life without several key players at the moment, but James Maddison has now shed light on when he hopes to return to action.
Tottenham Hotspur are currently dealing with a fair number of injuries already this term, with as many as six players sidelined.
Thomas Frank, however, has managed the injury crisis admirably, with his Spurs side still performing at a high level both domestically and continentally.
Spurs sit third in the league table, but there is no doubt Frank would welcome some relief for his players, and while a few of his injured stars are edging closer to full fitness, others remain some distance away from returning.
James Maddison provides update on Tottenham recovery
James Maddison suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia in a clash against Newcastle United and could potentially miss the rest of the campaign.
The Tottenham midfielder, speaking on his YouTube channel, has now provided an update on his recovery process as he continues rehabilitation from the ACL injury.
Maddison revealed that he is aiming to be back in action for Tottenham before the end of the season, though he made it clear that he will not rush his return from what is one of the most serious injuries a player can sustain.
Maddison reflects on support and recovery goals
James Maddison also expressed gratitude to both Rodrigo Bentancur and Cristian Romero for sitting with him in the stadium after the game in Korea, when he was visibly emotional.
The Spurs captain offered a few words of encouragement, simply saying: “We’re family.” Bentancur also gave Maddison confidence by explaining that his own recovery was longer as he needed nine months out, having damaged his meniscus in addition to the ligament, an issue Maddison avoided.
Reflecting on his mindset, Maddison said: “I have already looked [at the average time out], if it is eight months, six months is not a question. The stage I am at now, this needs to be right now. I am 28, I am going to be 29 when I return, I am in my prime, really. These are my peak years ahead of me. I need to come back and I need to stay fit. So actually I am not going to be pushing to say ‘oh why are you taking so long’, sort of thing.
“But if it gets to eight months and we are flying or whatever, if I am in the right frame, that will allow me to play this season will it not, towards the end.”