Tottenham Suffer Maddison Blow Ahead of Season

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison suffered a ruptured ACL in his right knee during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul, ruling him out for most of the 2025–26 season. Maddison, who recently returned from a prior knee injury, will undergo surgery and faces a lengthy rehabilitation, putting his chances of representing England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at risk. The injury is a major setback for new manager Thomas Frank, especially after Heung-min Son's transfer to LAFC and ongoing injury problems among other key midfielders. Tottenham have already signed Mohammed Kudus as a midfield reinforcement but are expected to seek further signings. The team faces personnel challenges ahead of their UEFA Super Cup opener against Paris Saint-Germain and the start of the Premier League campaign. The club has expressed support for Maddison during his recovery.