Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison is a doubt for the start of pre-season with a serious knee injury suffered against Bodo/Glimt last week.
BBC Sport reported on Monday that Maddison was almost certain to miss the final weeks of the season - that will include a Europa League final if they avoid defeat at Bodo/Glimt on Thursday - as Spurs determined the full extent of the injury.
And it is understood Maddison's recovery time is expected to take up to three months, which leaves the attacker battling to be fit for the start of Spurs' preparations for the 2025-26 campaign.
Positively, Maddison does not require surgery to repair his injured knee and if all goes according to plan with his rehabilitation, the 28-year-old will be fit for the start of next season.
It is a major blow to Maddison, who has suffered suspected ligament damage, and Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou as Spurs enter the crucial climax to their campaign.