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Postecoglou Confirms Maddison Injury Blow as Spurs Face Final Weeks Without Key Playmaker

Maddison Injury Adds to Spurs’ Late-Season Challenges

The confirmation came quietly but carried weight. Ange Postecoglou has revealed that James Maddison will miss the remainder of Tottenham’s season due to a knee injury sustained in last week’s 3-1 Europa League semi-final first-leg win over Bodo/Glimt.

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Initial optimism has given way to reality. “Madders from the first leg, so he’s out. He’ll miss the rest of this season and it’s disappointing for him,” Postecoglou said. “I’m disappointed for him because he’s been a real catalyst for us. He’ll miss out but that’s been the story of our season.”

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The scans brought clarity. Maddison will not feature again this term, meaning he’ll miss the Europa League final in Bilbao on 21 May—should Spurs get there—and remains a doubt for the start of pre-season.

Tactical Void Without Maddison

This is a tactical loss as much as it is personnel. Maddison has quietly rediscovered rhythm and influence, orchestrating transitions and offering guile in moments where Spurs have lacked incision. His resurgence has underpinned Tottenham’s European run and offered Postecoglou a creative fulcrum.

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His absence forces recalibration. Lucas Bergvall, also out with an ankle injury, adds to the list of missing creative profiles. The loss of Maddison disrupts continuity at a critical juncture, especially for a side balancing domestic tension with continental ambition.

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Spurs’ Season Narrative Mirrors Maddison’s Misfortune

This latest setback is emblematic of a Spurs campaign defined by potential met with disruption. Injuries have tested depth and rhythm. Maddison, both symbolic and strategic in this team, now watches the run-in from the sidelines—another footnote in a stop-start narrative under Postecoglou.