Tottenham’s James Maddison returns from ACL injury after nine months

James Maddison made his Tottenham Hotspur return on Monday night time, nine months on from rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

The 29-year-old suffered suffered the injury in a preseason friendly in opposition to Newcastle in South Korea in August 2025.

He returned within the 86th minute in opposition to Leeds United on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium however could not assist his aspect to victory as they have been held to a 1-1 draw.

Mathys Tel‘s opener was canceled out by a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty in north London.

Maddison’s return does nevertheless come as a significant enhance for Spurs as they proceed their bid to flee relegation in what has been a season riddled with accidents.