James Maddison spotted on crutches following 'brutal' injury blow in Tottenham friendly against Newcastle just days after return from previous setback

James Maddison was seen on crutches and visibly devastated after suffering what appears to be a serious knee injury in Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season clash with Newcastle, just days after making his comeback from a previous setback. Spurs boss Thomas Frank has revealed his fear that it is a recurrence of the same issue that sidelined him at the end of last season.

  • Maddison suffers knee injury during draw with Newcastle
  • playmaker seen on crutches leaving stadium
  • Possible recurrence of previous ligament issue

James Maddison spotted on crutches following 'brutal' injury blow in Tottenham friendly against Newcastle just days after return from previous setbackJames Maddison spotted on crutches following 'brutal' injury blow in Tottenham friendly against Newcastle just days after return from previous setback

Maddison came off the bench in Spurs’ 1-1 draw with Newcastle in Seoul but was stretchered off in the 83rd minute following an innocuous clash with Anthony Elanga. The international immediately signalled he was in distress before collapsing to the ground and leaving the field in clear pain.

Tottenham boss Frank confirmed the injury was to the same knee Maddison damaged earlier this year. The Danish manager admitted it looked ‘bad’ and described the situation as ‘both beautiful and brutal’ on a night that also saw Son Heung-min receive an emotional farewell. Maddison had only recently returned to full fitness after months on the sidelines. He was later seen exiting the stadium on crutches with his hood pulled low.

Maddison has been a key player for Tottenham since his 2023 move to north London from City. However, with injuries constantly playing a part in his career, the England international has only managed 75 appearances with the Lilywhites, with 16 goals and 21 assists to his name.

The 28-year-old will undergo scans to determine the full extent of the injury. Spurs are likely to issue an official update on Maddison’s injury before the weekend. His availability for the start of the season is now in serious doubt.