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James Maddison Undergoes Successful ACL Reconstruction, Ruled Out For Most Of 2025–26 Season

Tottenham must identify a summer signing to fill the creative void left by his long-term absence.

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Overview

  • Maddison underwent ACL reconstruction surgery on August 12 and confirmed in an Instagram post that the operation was successful.
  • He shared an emotional hospital-bed update with his three children, calling the injury the “lowest low” of his career.
  • Medical assessments project a six-to-nine-month recovery, ruling him out of the UEFA Super Cup, Premier League and Champions League openers.
  • Manager Thomas Frank described the setback as devastating for both the player and the squad morale.
  • Spurs are exploring midfield reinforcements with reports linking Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze as a potential target.