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Tottenham’s Roberto De Zerbi hopeful that ‘special’ James Maddison not seriously injured

Maddison, making his second start of the season, was forced off on 51 minutes of the 2-0 win over Chelsea and replaced by Conor Gallagher.

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 8:05 PM
Tottenham’s Roberto De Zerbi hopeful that ‘special’ James Maddison not seriously injured
Key Things to Know
  • Roberto De Zerbi hopes James Maddison avoided a serious injury after limping off against Chelsea.
  • Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
  • Maddison was replaced by Conor Gallagher in the 51st minute after sitting down unchallenged.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed optimism that James Maddison did not suffer a major setback during Saturday's 2-0 victory against Chelsea. Making only his second start of the campaign, the midfielder limped off in the 51st minute after sitting on the turf unchallenged, with medical assessments planned in the coming days.

Maddison has experienced multiple fitness issues, including a long-term ACL injury and a recent shoulder fracture. After scoring against Coventry City earlier in the week, he missed three days of training leading into the match at Stamford Bridge.

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