Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison has provided an update on social media as he continues his rehabilitation from injury. The midfielder was carried off on a stretcher following what appeared to be a routine challenge for the ball during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United this summer.
It was subsequently revealed that the 28-year-old had torn his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), requiring surgery. Maddison is expected to remain sidelined for a considerable period, though he could potentially return in the latter stages of the season should his rehabilitation progress smoothly.
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The injury represented a devastating setback for Tottenham's creative midfielder, who now faces missing next summer's World Cup for England in the United States. However, the former Leicester City star appears to be putting in considerable effort during his recovery process - sharing an update via his Instagram stories on Monday.
"0 resistance BFR (Blood Flow Restriction). If you know the struggle, you know the struggle," he posted, accompanied by a laughing face emoji. Maddison was exercising his right leg on a leg extension machine.
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Speaking shortly after Maddison's injury occurred, Spurs boss Thomas Frank said: "I think it's disappointing but also devastating for me and mainly for Madders that he's out of the team.
"We will miss him and no doubt he will miss playing football."
Writing on Instagram in August, he described the injury as the "lowest low I've ever had". "Heartbroken at the fact this injury has occurred at this time in my career," penned Maddison.
"With the [Uefa] Super Cup tomorrow, the Premier League season on the horizon, the exciting Champions League campaign and it being a World Cup year for England it all feels very, very cruel."
Maddison moved to the club from Leicester in 2023. He netted 12 goals across 45 appearances for the north London outfit last season.