An injured Tottenham Hotspur star has taken to social media to share what is driving him through his recovery.
Next on the agenda for Tottenham Hotspur is a fierce encounter with bitter north London rivals Arsenal in the Premier League.
These are the sort of games footballers naturally look forward to, given the edge and jeopardy that is often attached to these encounters.
This is the first time both sides will be clashing this season, and Thomas Frank made it clear that the north London derby is one of the two games each year that carry a bit more importance.
James Maddison shares recovery motivation
Unfortunately, not every Tottenham player will be available to Frank on Sunday, as a few continue to work their way to full fitness.
James Maddison is a player still a long way away from a return as he continues his rehabilitation from an ACL injury.
The playmaker has shared his motivation to return to full fitness with an Instagram post that showcased passionate Tottenham fans before writing his message to supporters.
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Maddison wrote: “Oh how I miss this feeling. It is also my motivation every single morning to gain it back. A day closer than I was yesterday.”
Spurs boosted by key returns ahead of Arsenal derby
While we wish Maddison a speedy recovery, Frank has been handed a couple of huge boosts coming into this derby encounter.
Lucas Bergvall, Pape Matar Sarr and Kolo Muani have all trained and are available for selection.
Three defenders are also close to getting back on the playing pitch, with Radu Dragusin, Ben Davies and Kota Takai having also trained.
It is a major boost for Frank as his side now looks to hit full gear with no more pauses in club football until March, and the return of depth will be vital as Spurs approach a demanding run of fixtures.