James Maddison discusses personal challenges and return from injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison shared insights about his recovery from an ACL injury during a recent interview. He mentioned that the birth of his second set of twins provided a welcome distraction from the difficulties he faced while sidelined for much of the 2025-26 season. Maddison described the past year as the toughest of his life but emphasized the importance of family support during his rehabilitation. He also recalled how his absence from football affected his eldest son, who struggled to remember attending games. Maddison returned to action against Leeds in May and expressed hope to remain fit for the upcoming season.
- •Maddison missed most of the 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury.
- •He welcomed a second set of twins during his recovery.
- •Maddison highlighted family support as key to overcoming challenges.
- •He returned to play for Tottenham against Leeds on May 11.
- •Maddison aims for a fully fit season to help his team.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison
- 5:28 AMBBC Sport — Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison
"Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.
"Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:28 AMSecond set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 5:28 AMSecond set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.
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