Overview

• On August 3 in Seoul, James Maddison was stretchered off during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle after landing awkwardly late in the friendly.
• Manager Thomas Frank called the setback “brutal” and said detailed scans in London will reveal the full extent of the knee damage.
• Maddison previously missed the Europa League final in May after suffering a ligament injury in the same knee.
• With one of their chief creators likely sidelined, Frank must explore alternative midfield formations or consider additional signings before the season begins.
• Tottenham have already moved to boost depth by securing Portugal international João Palhinha on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich.