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James Maddison's Injury Sparks Worries for Spurs Fans

8/4/2025

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James Maddison's knee injury during Tottenham Hotspur's friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul has left fans anxious. After just 11 minutes on the pitch, he was forced to exit, clearly in distress. Spurs manager Thomas Frank labeled it a "bad injury," and Maddison was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, amplifying worries about his condition.

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James Maddison's knee injury during Tottenham Hotspur's friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul has left fans anxious. After just 11 minutes on the pitch, he was forced to exit, clearly in distress. Spurs manager Thomas Frank labeled it a "bad injury," and Maddison was seen leaving the stadium on crutches, amplifying worries about his condition.