James Maddison shouldn’t be anticipated to play for Tottenham once more this season after struggling what’s believed to be a big knee harm, talkSPORT understands.
Sources concern Maddison might be sidelined for a chronic interval if he requires surgical procedure with scan outcomes anticipated inside the subsequent 24 hours.
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The information is way from best for Spurs with their season on the road on Thursday night time.
Ange Postecoglou’s facet lead Bodo/Glimt 3-1 within the Europa League semi-finals and victory within the remaining would carry their first silverware since 2008 after a disastrous Premier League marketing campaign.
Maddison began in that first leg on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and scored the second purpose earlier than being taken off injured within the sixty fifth minute.
Each he and fellow common starter Dominic Solanke have been omitted of the squad on Sunday as Spurs drew 1-1 with West Ham within the league.
Requested concerning the duo post-match, Postecoglou stated: “We’re fairly hopeful with Dom that will probably be OK, he’s enhancing every single day nevertheless it made no sense to carry him on as we speak.
“Maddison’s a bit extra of a priority till we get some extra data however he’s the one which’s extra of a priority.”
We now perceive that the information isn’t good in any respect, with Maddison not anticipated again till the brand new marketing campaign.
The English midfielder has been key this season, making 45 appearances in all competitions, the fifth most within the squad.
He’s additionally degree with Solanke and Heung-min Son because the north London facet’s best participant along with his 22 contributions made up of 12 targets and ten assists.
But domestically it’s been an unmitigated catastrophe, with Spurs on target to complete a report low of sixteenth within the league.
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That has seen heavy rumours that supervisor Postecoglou might be changed, however Maddison isn’t so positive.
“We’re behind the supervisor, 100 per cent, he’s an awesome man,” the 28-year-old stated.
“He’s the primary individual to inform you and I’ve stated it myself that we’ve had a poor season, particularly within the league.
“We’ve been higher in Europe, and it’s most likely been an appropriate one and we will all take a collective accountability for that.
“However he’s my supervisor, he’s my gaffer, and I respect him an terrible quantity.
“The narrative is one thing we gamers attempt to stay away from as a result of it’s not one thing we like seeing, you lot speaking concerning the supervisor’s place.
“I simply know that I come into work every single day and see the lads listening and taking up the messages about how he needs to play and attempting to do what’s greatest for this membership.
“We’re in an excellent place in Europe and we will nonetheless have a really particular season below his administration so I’ll proceed to do this till the day he isn’t right here, I respect him an terrible quantity.”
Maddison was additionally requested if the followers deserve Europa success for such a poor season, however acquired his again up on the query.
“We positively need to reward them with one thing particular for the help they’ve given us as a result of the league hasn’t been adequate, positively,” he started.
“But it surely hurts as properly, let’s not create the narrative that it is simply… sure it’s us gamers on the market positively and we take accountability for that, nevertheless it hurts me loads.
“We’re having a poor season, however that is why we’re so motivated for this competitors as a result of the season can nonetheless be so particular.”