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Major relief for Tottenham: James Maddison’s groin injury ‘Not Believed to Be Serious’ following Stamford Bridge win

James Maddison’s groin injury sustained against Chelsea is minor, but his fitness for Crystal Palace remains uncertain.

By Shehryar Edibam · To The Lane And Back

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:51 PM

Key Things to Know

James Maddison's suspected groin injury is reportedly minor and not believed to be serious.
Maddison was substituted early in the second half of Tottenham's 2-0 win over Chelsea.
His availability for Tottenham's upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace remains uncertain.

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Tottenham Hotspur playmaker James Maddison has avoided serious injury after limping off during their 2-0 victory against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. According to journalist Tom Barclay, Maddison's suspected groin issue is described as fairly minor, providing relief to head coach Roberto De Zerbi following concerns over a potentially lengthy layoff.

Despite the positive outlook, Maddison's availability for the upcoming fixture against Crystal Palace remains uncertain as medical staff monitor his recovery. Tottenham could exercise caution to avoid worsening the muscular issue, with midfielder Conor Gallagher among the alternatives available to step in if Maddison is rested.

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