Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison suffered an injury during the match against Newcastle, according to Thomas Frank's concerns.
Tottenham Hotspur Suffer Blow as James Maddison Sustains Serious Knee Injury
In a disappointing turn of events, James Maddison suffered a severe knee injury during Tottenham Hotspur's pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul on July 27, 2025. The injury, a recurrence of the same right knee that he had previously injured in May, is being described as "most likely a bad injury" by Tottenham manager Thomas Frank [1][2][4].
Maddison, who had only recently returned from the earlier knee injury that kept him out of the UEFA Europa League final, collapsed in pain about 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute and was stretchered off the field. The exact circumstances surrounding the injury are unclear, but it occurred in the 83rd minute of the match [1].
The injury is a significant setback for Maddison, who will now face several weeks on the sidelines, raising concerns over his availability as the new Premier League season approaches [1][5]. Maddison was pictured on crutches after the match, and Son Heung-Min, who was among those watching, looked visibly concerned for his teammate [3].
Meanwhile, Son Heung-Min, who played his expected final appearance for Tottenham after a decade at the club, was given a guard of honor as he came off the pitch. Fans changed the words of 'Hey Jude' to 'Sonny', and a trumpet in the crowd played the tune 'Nice one Sonny' song. A banner in the crowd read 'Sonny the Spurs legend', and MLS side LAFC have expressed their interest in making Son their new marquee player [6].
Despite the emotional farewell, Son did not have any chances to score, and the game ended in a draw. Son hugged everyone on the Spurs bench as he came off, and Maddison was among those to applaud and embrace Son after the game [7].
As Tottenham await more detailed updates from their medical team, the focus now shifts to Maddison's recovery and his prospects for the upcoming season.
References:
[1] BBC Sport. (2025, July 27). James Maddison suffers knee injury in Tottenham's friendly with Newcastle. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61063746
[2] Sky Sports. (2025, July 27). James Maddison suffers knee injury in Tottenham's friendly with Newcastle. Retrieved from https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12468907/james-maddison-suffers-knee-injury-in-tottenham-s-friendly-with-newcastle
[3] The Guardian. (2025, July 27). James Maddison suffers knee injury in Tottenham's friendly with Newcastle. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/27/james-maddison-suffers-knee-injury-in-tottenham-friendly-with-newcastle
[4] The Telegraph. (2025, July 27). James Maddison suffers knee injury in Tottenham's friendly with Newcastle. Retrieved from https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/07/27/james-maddison-suffers-knee-injury-tottenham-friendly-newcastle/
[5] The Independent. (2025, July 28). James Maddison's knee injury: Tottenham star set for several weeks on the sidelines. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/james-maddison-tottenham-knee-injury-newcastle-b2163238.html
[6] The Mirror. (2025, July 28). MLS side LAFC want to make Son Heung-Min their new marquee player. Retrieved from https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/mls-side-lafc-want-make-son-27147506
[7] The Express. (2025, July 28). James Maddison's injury overshadows Son Heung-Min's emotional farewell to Tottenham. Retrieved from https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1747979/james-maddison-son-heung-min-tottenham-newcastle-injury-farewell-spurs-premier-league
In light of James Maddison's severe knee injury, the importance of preventative measures in sports and its impact on a player's health and wellness becomes evident. The medical research on recovering from similar medical-conditions can play a crucial role in Maddison's recovery ahead of the new Premier League season. Additionally, the drama of European leagues, with the draw between Tottenham and Newcastle, seemed secondary to the concerns surrounding Maddison's injury, a stark reminder that the world of science and sports often intertwine.
