Tottenham Star James Maddison Shares Update After Injury Scare in Europa League Victory
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has provided a lighthearted yet reassuring update after picking up a knock during Thursday night’s hard-fought Europa League quarter-final clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. The England international was at the heart of the action before being forced off following a painful collision with Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos.
The incident occurred in the first half after Maddison made a darting run behind the defense to latch onto a lofted through-ball from defender Cristian Romero. As Maddison attempted to head the ball past the onrushing Santos, the goalkeeper came charging out and collided forcefully with the Spurs playmaker. The impact left Maddison sprawled on the turf, requiring medical attention.
Initially, the referee waved play on despite the appeals from the Spurs players and coaching staff. However, after a brief VAR check, the official was advised to review the incident on the pitch-side monitor. Upon closer inspection, the referee reversed his original decision and pointed to the spot, awarding Tottenham a penalty.
Striker Dominic Solanke stepped up with composure and fired the ball into the net, scoring what would ultimately prove to be the decisive goal of the night. That strike secured Tottenham’s place in the Europa League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate win, sparking celebrations among players and fans alike.
Despite the joy of the victory, there was concern for Maddison, who had to be replaced shortly after the collision. Winger Dejan Kulusevski came on as his substitute, with the midfielder receiving treatment before being escorted off the pitch.
Thankfully, Maddison later took to social media to offer a lighthearted update on his condition. Posting on his Instagram story Friday morning, he shared a photo of himself relaxing at home with his two dogs. Alongside the image, he wrote: “Anyone else wake up a bit sore this morning COYS” — adding laughing, praying hands, and white heart emojis, which suggested that while he may be feeling the effects of the knock, his spirits remain high.
Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou also commented on the incident during his post-match press conference, expressing both admiration for Maddison’s bravery and frustration at the challenge. “I think he’s fine,” Postecoglou confirmed. “I was speaking with him after the match, and he’ll gladly take that knock considering the result. He was so courageous going for that ball. To be honest, I thought their keeper was lucky to stay on the pitch — it looked like a possible red card to me.”
Postecoglou added with a smile, “It doesn’t seem too serious, thankfully. And whatever pain he’s feeling now is probably eased a bit by the joy of winning such a massive game for the club.”
With the semi-final stage now looming, Tottenham supporters will be hoping Maddison makes a swift recovery and is ready to continue his influential role as the team looks to bring European silverware back to North London.
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