James Maddison has shared that he is steadily advancing in his recovery from the serious knee injury he suffered in August, saying he is “getting there” as he targets a potential return before the season ends.
The 29-year-old offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at his rehabilitation via social media, posting a 57-second TikTok video on Wednesday that captured his visit to Manchester for specialised testing and recovery sessions. Captioned “ACL testing after 6 months. Effffffin cool,” the clip highlighted the final phase of his rehab process.
In the video, the midfielder described undergoing a range of physical assessments in a high-tech facility fitted with cameras and sensors. The tests included jogging, jumping, directional changes, and hopping drills, all aimed at evaluating his recovery progress. The data gathered helps determine whether he is distributing weight evenly between both legs and avoiding overcompensation—crucial factors in shaping the next steps of his rehabilitation.
Maddison is one of several Tottenham Hotspur players still sidelined, although interim coach Igor Tudor has recently welcomed back key figures. Destiny Udogie, Cristian Romero, Conor Gallagher, and Lucas Bergvall have all returned to action, helping lift performances in matches against Liverpool F.C. and Atlético Madrid.
Those improved results have boosted morale ahead of an important Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The fixture carries major significance in the relegation battle, with Spurs on 30 points—level with Forest and just ahead of West Ham United on goal difference—while a victory could see either side move above Leeds United.
Elsewhere, João Palhinha may return this weekend if he passes concussion protocols after training away from the main group. Maddison has also continued light individual sessions at Hotspur Way.
Several others remain in recovery, including Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies, and Wilson Odobert, with the latter aiming for a comeback later in 2026. Meanwhile, Dejan Kulusevski is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a long-term knee issue.
Providing an update on Kulusevski, Sweden national team manager Graham Potter admitted the winger’s recovery has been slower than expected, despite gradual signs of improvement.
