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Tottenham fans have been left devastated as an injury update confirms James Maddison is ruled out for the rest of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed another blow ahead of the Europa League semi-final second leg and a potential final.

It was revealed a few days ago that James Maddison was expected to face a lengthy spell on the sidelines after he picked up a knee injury in Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

While it was mere speculation at the time, the club was said to be awaiting the results of his scan.

Now, the results of the scan have been revealed, and it is currently being reported by Paul O’Keefe that James Maddison will miss the rest of the season and could face up to three months on the sidelines.

Spurs fans react to James Maddison injury blow

Spurs fans, well aware of the latest news, have now taken to social media to react to the update, with many believing that this is a huge blow for Tottenham’s Europa League run, especially with a potential final on the horizon.

One fan said: “End the stream and my existence Dave 💔 I am really going to miss watching Maddison play football.”

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Another added: “Why did my dad support Tottenham. Why was I chosen for this cursed club.”

Another believed that it is over for Spurs with both James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall now out: “Going into a cup final, biggest game for us in six years, with no Bergvall, no Madders… it is so over.”

A different fan believed this news should come as no surprise. He stated: “Why are people acting surprised? It is what the guy does – be injured or disappear when you need him. I hate to break it to you but similar will happen next season. Not a reliable player in any way, shape or form. Hopefully gets replaced in the first eleven going forward.”

Another fan saw the positive side: “Huge blow but lucky it is not ACL,” while a final supporter added: “This has almost ruined my day. Almost. Sad for Madders. It is imperative that every single member of that team patterns up. Seriously.”

Why James Maddison’s absence is a big blow for Tottenham

James Maddison is sure to be a big miss for Tottenham Hotspur, with the midfielder contributing immensely to their Europa League run, scoring goals in the round of 16, winning a penalty in the quarter-final and then grabbing a goal in the semi-final.

He is also joint top for the player with the most goal contributions in the Tottenham squad, with 22 in all competitions.

While there have been spells when the Englishman has struggled for form, it is still a huge blow for Spurs, given that he was hitting form at just the right time.

Tottenham are now set to be without James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall should they make it to the Europa League final.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Josh Keeley has impressed on his loan spell with Leyton Orient in League One, but a leap to the Premier League as early as next season could be too soon.

Jamie Donley has often stolen the headlines at Leyton Orient this season. The loanee from Tottenham has registered eight goals and 10 assists in 39 appearances and has even been named as the club’s player of the year.

However, he is not the only youngster to have received plaudits for his performances. Josh Keeley has also played a key role in guiding the O’s to the play-offs.

The Irish-born goalkeeper has made 36 appearances this season and Keeley recently won the supporters club merit award. As well as this, he won the club’s goal of the season award for a last-minute header which kept Leyton Orient in the FA Cup against Oldham Athletic.

Josh Keeley has risen up the ranks since joining Tottenham

Keeley has already made considerable progress since arriving at Hotspur Way from St Patrick’s Athletic. The 21-year-old spent the second half of last season at Barnet in the National League, but joined League One outfit Leyton Orient on loan last summer.

The fact that he is winning club awards shows he has risen to a much higher standard without any difficulty. With 16 clean sheets in the league and an average of 2.9 saves per game, it is clear to see why Keeley is receiving recognition.

He was even described as ‘really, really good’ by Pep Guardiola after a closely contested cup tie between Leyton Orient and Manchester City. This is just another example of how highly thought of the Spurs starlet has become.

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Keeley is not yet ready for the Spurs first team

Keeley has shown he is capable of making the leap from the National League to League One, but the Premier League may be too big a step at this stage in his career.

Not only is the rise in quality a potential issue, but Tottenham already have a host of goalkeeping options, including Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky and Brandon Austin.

He will only be 22 after the summer, which is still very young for a goalkeeper. Therefore, there is no need to rush him before he is ready for the Tottenham first-team squad.

After thriving in League One, it seems only natural for Tottenham to give Keeley a loan to a Championship club next season. Of course, it will have to be to a club that guarantees to use the youngster as their first-choice. If Orient find success through the League One play-offs, perhaps a loan back to the O’s for another season would suit all involved.

Whatever the case, Spurs should be looking at Josh Keeley with 2026/27 in mind. If he thrives in the Championship, there is no reason why he can’t push for the number one jersey in a couple of years.

Tottenham Hotspur will not appreciate what an Atletico Madrid forward has said about Cristian Romero as speculation over the centre-back’s future continues to run rife ahead of the summer window.

Spurs fans may already be sick of the rumours surrounding Romero’s future, which has been non-stop over the last few weeks.

It has been widely reported that Atletico Madrid have contacted Cristian Romero and have received a positive response from the Spurs vice-captain.

Some outlets have even claimed that Romero may agitate this summer in order to force a move to Spain, which potentially poses a big problem for Daniel Levy and Tottenham.

Julian Alvarez reacts to Cristian Romero transfer speculation

Over the last few days, it has emerged that Daniel Levy is unhappy that Atletico have made their interest in Cristian Romero public rather than negotiating through the right channels.

The Spurs chairman and the decision-makers at Hotspur Way will certainly not appreciate what Julian Alvarez has now said about their player.

The former Manchester City man has admitted that he is keen to link up with his international teammate at the Metropolitano Stadium this summer.

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When asked if he expects Romero to sign for Atletico, Alvarez told AS: “I hope so! I hope it happens. He’s a great player. One of the best centre-backs in the world, in my opinion. A teammate on the national team and a great person. Such a great addition to the team would be a great help.”

Tottenham and Atletico still have a big difference to iron out

While it seems clear that the former Juventus man is in favour of moving to the Spanish capital, the two clubs are thought to be a long way apart in their valuations of the player.

Some sources have reported that Tottenham could demand as much as €80m (£68m) for Cristian Romero while Atletico are only willing to offer around €40m-€50m (£34m-£42.5m).

If it is true that the La Liga club’s conduct has irritated Levy, one can be sure that the Spurs chairman will not make things easy for Diego Simeone’s men at the negotiating table.

The Tottenham Hotspur stars and backroom staff have today boarded their flight to Bodo/Glimt, but which players joined the returning Dominic Solanke on the plane?

Focus swiftly switches to the Europa League for Tottenham this week, where they will face Norwegian outfit Bodo/Glimt on Thursday evening.

The importance of Spurs avoiding a defeat in this European tie cannot be overstated, as it would keep Tottenham’s season alive after a poor domestic campaign, giving them a place in the Europa League finals.

The North Londoners will train at the Aspmyra Stadion later this evening, with Ange Postecoglou also due to hold his pre-match press conference.

The Lilywhites head into this clash with an injury-hit squad. Heung-min Son is a major doubt, while Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison are expected to miss the rest of the season following their recent injury setbacks.

Which Tottenham players have flown to Germany?

Micky Van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, Antonin Kinsky, Mikey Moore, Dejan Kulusevski, Kevin Danso, Alfie Whiteman, Mathys Tel, Pape Sarr, Destiny Udogie, Wilson Odobert, Rodrigo Bentancur, Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Damola Ajayi, Callum Olusesi, Brennan Johnson, Archie Gray, Djed Spence, Brandon Austin, Dominic Solanke.

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As for the players not spotted on the plane, Yves Bissouma, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall, and captain Heung-min Son were not visible. Meanwhile, Timo Werner, who isn’t part of Tottenham’s Europa League squad, was also missing.

Although Yves Bissouma was not spotted boarding the plane, that does not necessarily mean he did not travel with the squad.

Tottenham have been handed a boost as Dominic Solanke, who had been carrying a minor knock, is fit enough to make the trip.

The pressure is firmly on Ange Postecoglou to secure a win and keep Tottenham’s hopes of ending their trophy drought alive.

Tottenham Hotspur have conceded plenty of cheap goals recently and Guglielmo Vicario has been responsible for a number of them – so is it time for Ange Postecoglou to take action?

Spurs have struggled in defence this season, conceding 57 Premier League goals, which is more than 14 other teams.

This poor defensive record looks unlikely to change before the end of the season, as Tottenham have only kept one clean sheet since February 2. This was in the pleasantly surprising 1-0 victory against Frankfurt in the Europa League.

No one player is responsible for such problems at the back, and injuries to Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven certainly played a key role. The defenders have missed 27 and 30 games respectively during the current campaign. However, there is one player who has been particularly underwhelming in recent matches, causing Spurs to concede goals.

Guglielmo Vicario is in poor form for Tottenham

Guglielmo Vicario was at fault for two of the goals conceded in a 4-2 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers in mid-April. It could have been even worse, as the hosts missed a sitter, after he gave the ball away to Nelson Semedo in his own box.

A positive performance against Frankfurt was then followed by another poor league display against Nottingham Forest, as Vicario was largely responsible for both goals in the 2-1 home defeat.

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There was little the Italian could have done when Spurs let in five goals against Liverpool at the end of April. However, his shaky distribution caused his team unnecessary problems. His passing accuracy was 66 per cent that day, while only five of his 16 long balls were accurate.

Next up, Vicario conceded from the first shot on target he faced against Bodø/Glimt, before allowing Jarrod Bowen to score through his legs when Spurs drew with West Ham last weekend.

According to Sofascore, Vicario has a negative figure for goals prevented in seven of his past eight starts. This means he has conceded more goals than expected, with the quality of shots taken into consideration. Essentially, he is allowing opposition shots that he is expected to save to turn into conceded goals.

Spurs have backup options in Brandon Austin and Antonin Kinsky

Antonin Kinsky has been the goalkeeper on Tottenham’s bench in recent weeks and the youngster has already shown potential. His performances were not perfect, as he often kept the ball at his feet too long and made some handling errors. However, there were signs Kinsky could be a solid Spurs goalkeeper in the future.

Then there is Brandon Austin, who played well a few months ago when he filled in for the injured Vicario and Fraser Forster. He looked full of confidence at set pieces on his debut against Newcastle United, winning 100 per cent of his aerial duels.

The 26-year-old then prevented 0.87 goals in the Europa League against Hoffenheim. After this, he kept a clean sheet against Elfsborg, although in fairness, the Swedish team failed to land a shot on target.

Ange Postecoglou should give his backups a chance to play for Spurs

Ange Postecoglou described Austin as ‘great’ after his January debut against Newcastle United. He said: “Really good. The moments we are going through putting big tasks on players and they’re rising to occasion. The performance deserved a victory.”

Postecoglou had nothing but good things to say about Austin when he played and he seemed pleased with Kinsky too. With this being the case, it makes no sense for either shot-stopper to be continuously left out of Tottenham’s starting lineups when Vicario has been off the mark.

Forster was playing well when he was called on a few months ago, but he has been left out of the Tottenham first-team squad due to some major errors he made. Why is Vicario not being held to the same standard? Just because a player is signed to be a regular starter, does not mean they should play every game, regardless of form.

Spurs have nothing left to play for in the league, except to restore some dignity, so there is no harm in giving Austin or Kinsky a game each. Ultimately, Vicario should not continue to be one of the first names on the team sheet when he continues to disappoint. He is a good goalkeeper on his day, but it has not been his day in weeks.

Atletico Madrid are not wasting time in their pursuit of Cristian Romero, with negotiations said to be progressing quickly as the Spanish side looks to prise Romero away from Tottenham Hotspur.

With the summer window set to open earlier than usual on 1 June 2025, Tottenham Hotspur are expected to be busy.

Reports have it that Spurs centre-back Cristian Romero is itching for a move away from Tottenham, with the centre-back being linked with Atletico Madrid.

The Spanish side themselves are not wasting any time, as it has been revealed that Atletico are already preparing an offer for Romero.

But there is an issue. According to various sources, there is a significant gap between Atletico Madrid and Tottenham’s valuation of Romero – a gap that is yet to be bridged.

Atletico Madrid advancing in talks for Romero transfer

Journalist Uriel Iugt has now provided an update on the Atletico Madrid and Cristian Romero saga. The journalist has stated that Atletico Madrid continues to advance in negotiations for Cristian Romero.

In fact, it has been revealed that both clubs are expected to hold a meeting in the coming days, and that Spurs have already informed the Spanish club of the player’s valuation. It is said that Romero himself is open to the move.

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The journalist tweeted: “Atletico Madrid continues to advance in negotiations for Cristian Romero. The clubs are expected to hold a meeting in the coming days. Tottenham has already informed the Spanish club of the player’s value. The defender wants to go to Spain.”

Tottenham’s stance on Cristian Romero fee

In recent weeks, sources have also revealed just how much Tottenham are looking to make from the sale of Romero.

It was revealed earlier this week that Atletico Madrid are willing to pay €40m (£34m) for Romero, but Tottenham are holding out for €58m (£50m) for the player.

Exactly a week after their 3-1 win in the first leg in North London, the Lilywhites now travel to the Arctic Circle for what is unquestionably their most important fixture of the season so far. This is the second-last step in a gruelling European staircase, and reaching the top means glory, pride, and history.

How both teams go into Bodo/Glimt v Tottenham

Tottenham ended their three-game winless run with a 1-1 draw against West Ham on Sunday, in a match that was about as exciting as watching Mikel Arteta’s team hold on to a lead. The main objective was to avoid injuries and rotate the squad- and that was achieved.

Before that, there was of course the electrifying first leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Brennan Johnson got the opener inside 40 seconds, followed by strikes from James Maddison and Dominic Solanke. Although the visitors grabbed one back in the dying moments, the 3-1 scoreline preserved their unbeaten European home record – something to be proud of, regardless of domestic form.

As for Bodo/Glimt, they’ll be quietly pleased they were able to nick one away in North London, reducing the mountain they need to climb on Thursday. That goal was more than a consolation. It was a statement that they won’t go down without a fight. They’ve had a full week to prepare while Spurs had weekend duties, giving them both rest and the benefit of a tactical debrief.

Do Bodo/Glimt actually have that big of a home advantage?

Bodo/Glimt have only lost once in Europe this season, an impressive record given they’ve been underdogs more often than not. Many assumed there would be a yawning gulf in quality between them and their opponents, but reality hasn’t quite matched that assumption.

Much of their strength comes from the immense home advantage. Whether it’s the cold, their artificial pitch, or just the element of surprise, they make teams uncomfortable. But don’t buy too much into the Arctic hysteria. In fact, while writing this, there was only an 8-degree difference between the temperatures in London and Bodo, also checked just a couple of minutes before kickoff time.

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They’ve underperformed their xG just twice in Europe; against Qarabag and Twente. And as for the pitch, Tottenham have already played on artificial turf this season, in the 3-0 win over Tamworth. They struggled for long spells in that game, though Bodo’s surface should be an upgrade.

Tottenham team news

Tottenham will be without James Maddison, who might miss the rest of the season after limping off in the first leg. If that’s confirmed, he joins Lucas Bergvall on the sidelines for the remainder of the campaign.

Both Dominic Solanke and Heung-Min Son remain doubts. Updates are expected from Ange Postecoglou in his press conference later today.

Bodo/Glimt team news

The Norwegians were missing a few key names in the first leg. However, they are now bolstered by the returns of Andreas Helmersen, Patrick Berg and Hakon Evjen; all suspended last week. Defender Odin Bjortuft, who also missed out due to injury, faces a late fitness test. Daniel Bassi has resumed training, though there’s been no final word on his availability.

Predicted Tottenham lineup

Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Kulusevski, Bissouma, Bentancur, Johnson, Solanke, Tel

There’s little debate about the backline unless there’s a shock injury. Van de Ven might get a breather due to the dreaded artificial turf because Van de Ven and artificial turf don’t belong in the same sentence.

In midfield, Bentancur was rested entirely against West Ham, and the reason is self-explanatory. With Maddison out, Kulusevski becomes the creative linchpin.

And let’s not forget Bissouma, who was a monster the last time Spurs played on this kind of pitch. He was one of the very few who looked Premier League standard in that game. He was also solid in the first leg, so that’s two reasons why he’ll have his spot retained in the #6 role.

Odobert scored against West Ham in an effort to try and get Ange to start him in this fixture, but it’s unlikely he drops Johnson after his quickfire goal last week.

Richarlison might come in for Tel or for Solanke if he isn’t ready. But Richarlison + 90 minutes + turf = horror story.

Son could start on the left too over Tel if fit, independent of what the situation around Richarlison is, although that decision won’t sit well with many Tottenham fans.

Players to watch out for

Dejan Kulusevski: It’s shocking—and frankly frustrating—how quickly fans turn on him. With Maddison sidelined, this could be his redemption arc. Watch his pre-injury comps and tell me he’s not the man for the job. He’s had enough time after his injury, and something about this game feels like he’s going to pop up and shush his doubters.

Bissouma and Bentancur: Wondering why two names here? I wouldn’t have added either of their names if just one of them starts. But here it’s a case of “two negatives make a positive” and we’re here for it.

Ulrik Saltnes: The captain and the scorer of Bodo’s only goal in the first leg. By a mile, he looked much better than his teammates – but now he has his actual teammates back. Expect box runs, slick link-up play, and a desire to add salt to Spurs’ wounds (sorry, had to throw that one in).

Patrick Berg: Back from suspension, he has been the heart of the Norwegian side’s midfield for quite a while now. Bodo’s highest-rated player this season, without a single goal or assist. Bissouma will need to be glued to him.

Our prediction

More than the team itself, people are obsessing over the wind, the grass, the glaciers, the icebergs, and the penguins (which don’t exist in Bodo, by the way). These factors will still play a role but nowhere near what social media is making them out to be.

The last time Tottenham took a two-goal lead to the home stadium of a lesser-known European team? Call it that night of disaster in Croatia. Dinamo Zagreb came back from a 2–0 deficit in the round of 16s of the Europa League, winning the second leg 3–0. That result had a very big impact on the then manager Jose Mourinho’s future and he was eventually sacked less than a month later.

Not in a much different position is Ange Postecoglou in, albeit Mourinho’s team wasn’t 16th during that loss nor was it a European semi-final. The Tottenham boss will do anything to get his famous ‘I always win things in my second season’ quote tagged as one of the coldest in football history.

We’ll take a draw. But we’re predicting a win.

Predicted score: Bodo/Glimt 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Archie Gray continues to show maturity beyond his years, and now the Tottenham Hotspur youngster has opened up on the impact of Ange Postecoglou during a challenging season.

It has been a difficult 2024/25 campaign for Tottenham Hotspur, who currently sit 16th in the Premier League table with just three games remaining.

Nineteen defeats from their last 35 matches have left them level with the most losses they have ever suffered across a full league season.

Indeed, it has been hard to identify many positives in what has largely been a dismal domestic campaign. Yet amid the gloom, one or two glimmers have emerged.

Archie Gray hails Ange Postecoglou’s influence after strong Spurs breakthrough

The development of a few youngsters is perhaps the biggest silver lining that Tottenham Hotspur can cling to, and among them, Archie Gray has stood tall.

The teenager, along with Lucas Bergvall, has impressed, with Gray going on to win the Young Player of the Year award at the London Football Awards this season.

After making his 42nd appearance of the season in the draw against West Ham United on Sunday, Gray reflected on his progress and expressed gratitude for the trust shown in him by Ange Postecoglou.

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Speaking to the club’s Review Show, as relayed by Tottenham’s official website, the 19-year-old said: “I am just grateful for the gaffer trusting me in these different positions, it is priceless experience at this level.

“I am grateful for every appearance that I get, and I just want to work my hardest and show what I can do in every game.

“This was a tough game today, there was not much time on the ball, but it was another good game to be involved in and to get another appearance.

“If we could not win, it was important for us not to lose the game, now we can take that into Thursday (UEL semi-final second leg against Bodo/Glimt).

“It has been a great season for me, obviously we have had tough times, that is part of football, but we have got such a golden opportunity in these next few weeks.”

Gray and Tottenham eye Europa League glory

Archie Gray has been a top professional since making the move to Tottenham Hotspur last summer.

The teenager has slotted into various unfamiliar roles when called upon, doing a job both at right-back and left-back despite being a natural central midfielder.

On Sunday, once again, he impressed with a composed display, keeping West Ham United’s tricky winger Mohammed Kudus quiet in a tight game that offered very few clear-cut chances.

Atletico Madrid have just reportedly taken a huge step towards securing the services of Cristian Romero from Tottenham, but the La Liga club still have some work to do to finalise the transfer.

Based on the reports over the last few days, it appears that Diego Simeone’s side are seemingly wasting no time in pushing ahead with a move for the Tottenham Hotspur centre-back.

Even though we are still almost a month away from the opening of the transfer window, some outlets have indicated that Atletico are already preparing an offer for Romero.

However, according to various sources, there is a big gap between Atletico’s and Tottenham’s valuation of Romero, which is yet to be bridged.

Atletico Madrid agree personal terms with Cristian Romero

Journalist Ruben Uria has now revealed on Twitch (as relayed by Fichajes) that the Spurs vice-captain believes that his time in North London is now up and is ready for a new challenge.

The 27-year-old is said to be thrilled by the prospect of joining Atletico this summer and has already given his approval for the transfer.

In fact, it is asserted that the Spanish club have already ‘reached an agreement’ with Romero on a five-year deal with the option of a one-year extension.

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However, it is revealed that Atletico are yet to even begin negotiations with Spurs. The publication backs up what we have already heard from other sources by revealing that the two clubs do not see eye-to-eye on the transfer fee for the defender right now.

Romero deal is expected to progress over the coming days

Uria explains that while Atletico are willing to pay €40m (£34m) for Romero, Tottenham are holding out for €58m (£50m) for the player.

However, he says that willingness on the part of both parties to overcome their differences and reach an agreement.

In fact, the journalist asserts that talks between the Premier League and the La Liga side are expected to progress over the next few days.

Tottenham Hotspur may have a chance to sign a Bundesliga striker who has scored 16 goals this season on a cut-price deal this summer, but they are now facing competition from around the Premier League as well as from across Europe.

With Richarlison expected to depart Spurs this summer, one would expect the North London club to be in the market for a number nine to compete with Dominic Solanke.

However, Tottenham are not in a position to spend big this summer, with reports indicating that Spurs would have to sell before buying, given the state of their finances.

That is perhaps why it emerged a couple of days ago that Tottenham have turned their attention to Borussia Monchengladbach’s striker Tim Kleindienst, who is expected to be available on a discount after the Bundesliga club failed to qualify for Europe.

Tottenham facing plenty of competition for Tim Kleindienst

A fresh report in CaughtOffside has now backed up Spurs’ interest in the Gladbach forward and they too confirm that the player could be made available for just €30m-€35m (£25.4m-£29.6m) this summer.

This is due to the German club’s current financial situation, which might force them to cash in on some of their biggest names this summer.

While this figure is considered ‘a very reasonable investment’ by Tottenham Hotspur, they are not the only ones tempted by the opportunity.

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The outlet says that West Ham United, Everton and Wolves are all now considering pushing ahead with a move for Kleindienst when the transfer market opens next month.

European clubs also contemplating a move for Kleindienst

The competition for the 29-year-old’s signature does not end there, with the player also said to be attracting interest from Serie A.

Both Inter Milan and AS Roma are said to be keen on adding more firepower to their forward line and both clubs are now allegedly keeping an eye on Kleindienst’s situation.

Finally, the publication adds that Bayern Munich are also ‘evaluating’ the German international right now as they prepare their summer shopping list.