James Maddison Substituted at Half-Time for Tottenham

James Maddison was substituted at half-time during Tottenham's Premier League match against West Ham, despite initially appearing to be a fitness concern after taking a knock. Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that the decision was tactical rather than due to injury, as Maddison had a quiet first half despite creating five chances. The game was tied 1-1 at the break, following goals from Mohammed Kudus for West Ham and Dejan Kulusevski for Spurs. Commentators noted that Maddison's performance did not meet expectations, prompting Postecoglou to make the change. Pape Matar Sarr replaced him, and Maddison subsequently took his place on the bench. This decision highlights Postecoglou's willingness to make bold tactical adjustments mid-game.