Maddison Injured, Son Departs Spurs After Decade

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison suffered a serious knee injury during a 1-1 preseason draw with Newcastle United in Seoul, being stretchered off in pain just weeks before the new season. Head coach Thomas Frank confirmed the injury was likely to the same knee that previously sidelined Maddison, calling the setback 'brutal.' The team was visibly affected, particularly Son Heung-min, who played his final match for Spurs, having announced his departure after a decade at the club. Son received a standing ovation in his homeland, with MLS side Los Angeles FC reportedly leading the race for his signature. Maddison's injury raises further concerns about Tottenham's squad depth ahead of their season opener against Burnley and may accelerate their search for a new attacking midfielder. The timeline for Maddison's return remains uncertain pending further medical assessment.