James Maddison will not play again this season due to a knee injury, confirmed by Tottenham’s manager, Ange Postecoglou. The midfielder was injured during the first leg of Spurs’ Europa League semi-final against Bodo/Glimt, where he scored in their 3-1 win.
Maddison has been crucial for Tottenham this season, matching Son Heung-min and Dominic Solanke with 22 goal involvements.
The absence of Maddison is a significant setback for Postecoglou, who is also missing Lucas Bergvall because of an ankle injury. These injuries have been a recurring issue for the team throughout the season. Despite these challenges, Tottenham remains determined to push forward and adapt to these setbacks.
Tottenham currently sits 16th in the Premier League standings. However, they still have a chance to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League if they win the Europa League. If they advance to the final, they will face either Manchester United or Athletic Bilbao on May 21.
Maddison’s influence on the field has been vital for Tottenham during a challenging season. His performance has been instrumental in keeping the team’s hopes alive in various competitions. Postecoglou acknowledged Maddison’s importance, stating that his absence is disappointing but something they must overcome.
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“Madders tweaked his knee in the first leg. He’s out; he’ll miss the rest of the season,” said Postecoglou before Thursday’s second leg against Bodo/Glimt. “It’s disappointing for him more than anything else because he has been a big catalyst for us. He misses out, but that’s been a constant of our season dealing with these things. We’ll [just need to] overcome that.”
As Tottenham prepares for their upcoming matches, they remain focused on overcoming these challenges and achieving their goals despite the setbacks faced this season.