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‘I have so much more to give Tottenham’ – James Maddison reveals talks with Roberto De Zerbi

James Maddison has opened up on what he told Roberto De Zerbi ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Coventry City on Monday night. After a team-bonding…

By Rae Nkwocha · Spurs web

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 2:30 PM

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James Maddison revealed he told Roberto De Zerbi he felt ready to start before facing Coventry City.
Maddison scored the opening goal in Tottenham's 3-1 Premier League victory over Coventry City.
The start was Maddison's first for Tottenham in 18 months following recovery from an ACL injury.

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James Maddison revealed he spoke with Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi ahead of Monday's match against Coventry City, expressing that he felt ready to return to the starting lineup. Maddison marked his first start in 18 months following an ACL injury by scoring the opening goal in Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Frank Lampard's side, which ended Spurs' six-match winless streak.

Following the match, Maddison dismissed suggestions about leaving Tottenham, stating he has much more to give the club. Additional goals from Omar Marmoush and Ben Davies helped secure the win, lifting Tottenham out of the relegation zone up to 16th place in the Premier League table.

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