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Tottenham Midfielder Maddison on Family and Injury

Updated 2026-08-22 05:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

James Maddison, Tottenham's midfielder, discusses how his family, particularly the five children under five years old, helped him cope with an ACL injury during the previous season.

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BBC Sport

My family got me through injury - Maddison

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison discusses life under boss Roberto de Zerbi and how the distraction of having five children under five at home kept him busy while he was out with a long-term injury.

2026-08-22 05:20 UTC

BBC Sport

Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.

2026-08-22 05:28 UTC