Tottenham Hotspur's midfield maestro James Maddison has suffered a fresh injury setback, ruling him out of England's upcoming matches. The 27-year-old playmaker, who has been instrumental for Spurs this season, was expected to feature in Gareth Southgate's squad but has now withdrawn due to fitness concerns.
Maddison's Frustrating Season Continues
The creative midfielder has endured a stop-start campaign, with this latest issue adding to his growing list of injury woes. Having only recently returned from an ankle problem that kept him sidelined for three months, Maddison now faces another spell on the treatment table.
Southgate's Selection Headache
England manager Gareth Southgate must now rethink his midfield options as he prepares for friendlies against top-tier opposition. Maddison's absence leaves a creative void that could see opportunities for emerging talents like Cole Palmer or Eberechi Eze to stake their claim.
Tottenham's Title Push Affected
Back at club level, Ange Postecoglou will be sweating on Maddison's recovery timeline as Tottenham chase Champions League qualification. The former Leicester City star has been pivotal to Spurs' attacking play, contributing 4 goals and 7 assists in just 17 Premier League appearances this season.
Medical staff at Hotspur Way are reportedly assessing the extent of the problem, with early suggestions indicating it may be a recurrence of the ankle issue that previously sidelined him. Fans will be hoping this is merely precautionary rather than another long-term absence for their talismanic number 10.
