Tottenham Seeks James Maddison Replacement After ACL Injury

Tottenham Hotspur faces a challenging start to the 2025/26 season following a series of significant injuries, most notably to James Maddison, who will undergo surgery for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and is expected to miss most of the campaign. Manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that the club is actively seeking a replacement for Maddison, emphasizing that they will sign a player only if the right opportunity arises. The team is also dealing with injuries to Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie, with Solanke expected to return soon and Udogie's status uncertain, while Dejan Kulusevski remains out long-term. The loss of Son Heung-min to LAFC adds to Tottenham's offensive concerns, and Frank indicated openness to signing a winger to fill the void left by the South Korean striker. Tottenham's pre-season performances have been mixed, highlighted by a 4-0 defeat to Bayern Munich, and the club prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup before their Premier League opener against Burnley. Frank remains cautiously optimistic about the squad's recovery and transfer market activity as Spurs seek to maintain competitiveness in their return to Champions League football.