AliousJames Maddison has revealed he is making steady progress in his recovery from the serious knee injury he sustained back in August, admitting he is “getting there” as he works towards a possible return before the end of the season.
The 29-year-old shared a glimpse into his rehabilitation journey on social media, posting a 57-second TikTok video on Wednesday that documented his trip to Manchester for advanced testing and recovery work. Captioning the clip “ACL testing after 6 months. Effffffin cool,” Maddison offered fans an inside look at the final stages of his rehab.
Speaking in the video, the midfielder explained how he underwent a series of physical tests in a high-tech environment equipped with cameras and sensors. These exercises included jogging, jumping, changes of direction, and hopping drills, all designed to assess how well his body is recovering. The data collected helps determine whether he is placing equal weight on both legs and not overcompensating for the injured knee—key indicators that will shape the remainder of his rehabilitation programme.
Maddison remains one of several Tottenham Hotspur players currently sidelined, though interim boss Igor Tudor has recently been boosted by the return of key names. Players such as Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, Conor Gallagher, and Lucas Bergvall have all made comebacks, coinciding with improved performances against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.
Those results have lifted the mood around the club heading into a crucial Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—a fixture that could have major implications in the relegation battle. Spurs currently sit on 30 points, level with Forest and just ahead of West Ham United on goal difference, while a win for either side could see them climb above Leeds United.
Elsewhere, Joao Palhinha could return this weekend if he successfully passes concussion protocols, having recently trained away from the main group. Maddison himself has also been seen continuing light work individually at Hotspur Way.
Other players remain in recovery, including Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies, and Wilson Odobert, with the latter targeting a return later in 2026. Meanwhile, Dejan Kulusevski is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a long-term knee problem that has already sidelined him for several months.
Providing an update on Kulusevski’s condition, Sweden national team manager Graham Potter admitted the winger’s recovery has been slower than anticipated, despite some gradual progress.
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