"Tottenham’s James Maddison is feared to have a serious knee injury after being stretchered off in tears during a pre-season friendly, with manager Thomas Frank calling the setback "brutal."
Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season was marred by a serious injury to midfielder James Maddison, who was stretchered off during the club’s 1-1 friendly draw against Newcastle in Seoul. Manager Thomas Frank provided a worrying update after the game, confirming that the injury "looks bad" and appears to be a recurrence of the problem that sidelined him at the end of last season.
Maddison, 28, came on as a substitute in the second half but was on the pitch for only nine minutes before collapsing to the turf in pain. He was seen clutching his knee, visibly distraught, and later pictured leaving the stadium on crutches. The incident cast a shadow over an emotional day that also saw Son Heung-min's farewell to the club.
Frank, speaking to reporters, described the moment as "brutal," acknowledging the emotional turmoil of the day. "We're pretty sure it was the same knee he injured before," the coach stated. The midfielder had only recently returned to action after missing the end of last season, including the Europa League final, with a similar knee issue.
While Tottenham is awaiting a full medical assessment, the early diagnosis suggests the injury could be severe. This setback is a major blow for the club ahead of the new Premier League season and may force them to re-evaluate their transfer plans.
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