James Maddison is closing in on a return from his serious knee injury, offering fans a glimpse into his recovery after recently getting back onto the pitch. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder shared images from his rehabilitation journey following surgery on a cruciate ligament injury.
Now 29, Maddison has moved into the next stage of his comeback, resuming light on-field work and even taking shots at goal. His absence has been a major blow for Spurs during a difficult campaign, with the club battling to avoid relegation from the Premier League. His return could provide a timely boost as they look to turn things around.
In a social media update, Maddison wrote: “Session six months post-ACL surgery. Working hard to be back,” while also promoting an upcoming video on his YouTube channel documenting his recovery. The footage reportedly captures everything from time spent in the treatment room to running drills and shooting practice on the pitch.
Interim boss Igor Tudor also delivered an encouraging update, revealing that Maddison is already back working with the ball and sprinting. He hinted that the playmaker could still feature before the end of the season, describing his progress as positive.
With the international break underway, Tottenham’s survival fight will resume on April 12 against Sunderland. Maddison has not played competitively since May after suffering the injury during a pre-season tour in Korea.
Former manager Thomas Frank had previously described the setback as both disappointing and devastating, highlighting how much the team would miss the influential midfielder.
Maddison will now be aiming to return in time to impact Spurs’ crucial final fixtures. The North London side faces a challenging run-in, including away trips to Sunderland, Aston Villa, and Chelsea, alongside a key clash with fellow strugglers Wolves.