James Maddison has opened up about the challenges he faced during his three-month injury layoff, revealing the emotional toll it took on him and his family. The Tottenham midfielder, who moved from Leicester City last summer, suffered a ruptured ankle ligament in November, affecting both his personal life and football career.

Maddison, 27, spoke about the difficulty of being unable to fully participate in family life, especially with his newborn twins. He said, “Physically it was tough because I ruptured the ligaments in my ankle which affected everything in my life. You’re on crutches, you’re in a boot, you can’t get around the house, you can’t really be a dad.” The England international admitted that the injury led to moments of frustration and moodiness, impacting his relationships with loved ones. He emphasized the importance of talking and seeking support during such challenging times, saying, “So talking and getting stuff off my chest helps.”

Despite the setbacks, Maddison remains focused on finishing the season strongly with Tottenham and is determined to contribute to England’s success in Euro 2024. He highlighted the support network around him, including his family, partner, and friends, as crucial during his recovery, encouraging others to seek similar support during difficult periods.

James Maddison

Tottenham Hotspur

Forwarder, Midfielder

England

Age: 28

175 cm

73 kg

Season 2023/2024

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Played 27 10 Missed

Minutes 2066 76.5 Avg

Goals 4 0.1 Avg

Assist 8 0.3 Avg

Attempt 62 2.3 Avg

Passes 1231 45.686.0% AvgSucc

Yellow 5 0.2 Avg

Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 22 times for 1768 minutes for Premier League.

James Maddison scored 4 goals for Tottenham Hotspur. He procured 7 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 5th in Premier League. In the last match Tottenham Hotspur lost 4-0 against Newcastle United. The next match in Premier League will be against Arsenal.