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Ready for starting minutes Maddison is ready for starting time following his long injury absence, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi, per Alasdair Gold of Football London. "Maybe yes [he can start]. You n...

Impact Maddison is finally getting the green light to begin starting matches following his long recovery from injury, last starting a game in the 2024/25 season. However, it appears Tottenham will be cautious and wait for the right moment to give him the start, not rushing the player back into the role. If he can return to his former self once back in a starting role, it will be a huge boost to the Spurs' season, recording nine goals and seven assists in 31 appearances during his last season fit.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available but unlikely to start Maddison is available for Saturday's Premier League clash against Manchester United despite missing several days of training late last week, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi. "H...

Impact Maddison has been cleared to face Manchester United, although his fitness remains a concern after another interruption to his recovery. The attacking midfielder recently returned to team training following a lengthy absence and made a 15-minute substitute appearance against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. However, the three or four days of training he missed last week could further delay his return to the starting lineup. Conor Gallagher has impressed in the No. 10 role against Liverpool and Aston Villa, meaning Maddison may have to settle for another appearance off the bench as he continues building match fitness.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Still building fitness Maddison has been working with the team for the last 10 or 15 days and still has to build fitness, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi. "James is working with the team the last 10...

Impact Maddison recently made only his third appearance of the season, coming off the bench for 15 minutes in the Carabao Cup loss to Liverpool and attempting two shots that were saved, with manager De Zerbi acknowledging at the time he wasn't ready to start given the demands of Premier League intensity. A regular starting role could come once he's fully fit, though that isn't expected until after the October international break in a best case scenario.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in EFL Cup loss Maddison came off the bench and played 15 minutes in Tuesday's 3-1 EFL Cup loss to Liverpool.

Impact Manager Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged that Maddison wasn't ready to start in this match, but he still got some minutes off the bench to keep building his fitness. Maddison could contend for a regular starting role once he's fully fit, but that's not expected until after the October international break -- in a best-case scenario.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to start in EFL Cup Maddison won't be in the starting lineup in Tuesday's EFL Cup match against Liverpool, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Impact The Italian manager admitted that Maddison will not be fit enough to start in midweek despite returning from a shoulder fracture against Everton the last time out. The Spurs are being extremely cautious with Maddison's fitness given all the issues he's had over the last 18 months. He's been limited to just two appearances off the bench so far in the 2026/27 EPL campaign.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Returns on bench Maddison (shoulder) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Everton.

Impact Maddison has returned to training after suffering a shoulder fracture but was not yet ready for the previous match against Nottingham Forest. He is now back in the squad and available from the bench, with his involvement off the bench giving him a chance to build back toward full fitness and reclaim a starting role in the coming weeks.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Option for Everton clash Maddison (shoulder) is an option for Saturday's clash against Everton, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi, per Football London. "Maddison is back. Yes."

Impact Maddison had recently returned to training after suffering a shoulder fracture, though he needed more time before he was ready for the previous match against Nottingham Forest. This update now confirms he has reached the point of being considered for selection, positioning him to potentially reclaim his role in Tottenham's attack after Savio and Mykhailo Mudryk had seen increased playing time in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training, not ready for Forest Maddison (shoulder) was back in training with the team but is not yet ready to feature at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, according to the club.

Impact Maddison had recently started training again after suffering a shoulder fracture, with reports suggesting a broader 10 day to two week recovery window, but this update confirms he still needs more time before returning to match action. Savio and Mykhailo Mudryk figure to see see increased playing time in attack until Maddison is back up to full speed, with the Sept. 12 match against Everton still looking like the more realistic target for his return.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Could return against Forest Maddison (shoulder) started training again on Thursday and could be an option for Saturday's clash against Nottingham Forest, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi. "James started (t...

Impact Maddison had been considered very doubtful after suffering a shoulder fracture, with reports suggesting a return in 10 days to two weeks, and this update on his training now offers an encouraging sign. His involvement remains to be confirmed, though the Sept. 12 match against Everton still looks like the more realistic target for his full return. Savio and Mykhailo Mudryk are expected to see more playing time until Maddison returns to full speed for the Spurs.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Maddison (shoulder) is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Newcastle United.

Impact Maddison was considered very doubtful to feature after suffering a shoulder fracture, with reports suggesting a return in 10 days to two weeks. He remains out Saturday, making Sept. 5 against Everton his next chance to feature, though the Sept. 12 match against Everton looks like a more realistic return target.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Still doubtful Saturday Maddison (shoulder) still has to be assessed for Saturday's clash against Newcastle United, according to the club.

Impact Maddison suffered a shoulder fracture after falling awkwardly in the loss to Brentford, with reports suggesting he could return in around 10 days to two weeks, making the Sep. 12 match against Everton a more realistic target. The playmaker will be assessed ahead of the Magpies game as there is a slight chance he could make the squad. If he had to miss another game, new signing Savio, Conor Gallagher or youngster Mikey Moore figure to be in line for more playing time in attacking midfield.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Could return in few weeks Maddison (shoulder) could return to playing in a matter of weeks, Alasdair Gold of Football.London reports.

Impact Maddison picked up a shoulder injury after falling awkwardly during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Brentford, and while there was some initial concern regarding his status, he'll only miss a few weeks and not more time. Maddison could aim to return before the international break in September, with the Aston Villa match at Sep. 19 as a potential target. If not, he'd have to wait until October, after the break, when the Spurs take on Manchester United on Oct. 10. With Maddison out, new signing Savio, Conor Gallagher or youngster Mikey Moore could be in line for more playing time in the attacking midfield.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor shoulder injury Maddison picked up a small shoulder injury after falling awkwardly during Saturday's 3-0 loss to Brentford, according to head coach Roberto De Zerbi, per football london.

Impact Maddison went down awkwardly on his shoulder during Saturday's defeat to Brentford and was checked over as a result. head coach Roberto De Zerbi has described it as a small issue, though no timeline has been put on his availability. With the injury framed as minor and nothing more specific offered on a return, Tottenham will likely monitor him through training over the coming days before making a call on his fitness for the next fixture.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Awkward fall raises fresh concern Maddison needed checks on a knock sustained in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Brentford after falling awkwardly on his shoulder, according to Mike McGrath.

Impact Maddison played 22 minutes as he continued to build his fitness, though his latest fall raises some concern over his availability. The midfielder was limited to just three Premier League appearances last season due to injuries, making his fitness an important factor heading into the new campaign. His creativity and passing range in the final third make him a player Tottenham will need available and firing this season, so any setback to his fitness is one worth tracking closely. There is hope he can still be involved this weekend against Newcastle United.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starts vs. Hoffenheim Maddison (hip) starts in Tottenham's final preseason friendly against Hoffenheim, the club announced.

Impact Maddison had not played a single minute all preseason while managing a recurrence of a hip injury, though he returned to team training last week and this start confirms his recovery has progressed as hoped. A healthy Maddison would be a significant boost for Tottenham after a disappointing, injury hit campaign that limited him to just three appearances last season. Maddison is expected to build up his match fitness ahead of the season opener against Brentford on Aug. 22.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joins training Maddison featured in team training Thursday, according to his club.

Impact Maddison was dealing with a recurrence of a hip injury, but has avoided anything major, it appears, as the midfielder was back in training Thursday. This is huge news as they prepare for the season, as he appears to be approaching full fitness again, and they will kick off the season on Aug. 22 against Brentford. After a disappointing season in which he only featured three times due to injury, his main focus will be on maintaining his fitness, as a healthy Maddison in the midfield is likely to give them a much-needed boost after a near-relegation campaign.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Manages recurrence of hip issue Maddison is dealing with a hip issue that Tottenham are managing, described as a recurrence of an old injury, with the club hopeful he makes the squad for the Brentford opener on A...

Impact Maddison has already been ruled out of the club's first preseason friendlies, with Lucas Bergvall continuing to fill the void in the attacking midfield in his absence. The recurring nature of the issue adds some uncertainty to his timeline, though Tottenham remain hopeful he can be available for the 2026/27 Premier League season opener against Brentford.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Not available against Chelsea Maddison (undisclosed) is not available for Saturday's friendly against Chelsea, the club posted.

Impact Maddison has a small problem that has already ruled him out of Tottenham's first preseason friendlies, with manager Roberto De Zerbi noting the club does not want to take any risks with him on the tour given the serious injury that disrupted last season. Sandro Tonali continues filling the void in midfield, and Maddison is expected to resume full training in the near future as Tottenham's preseason preparations continue.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with small problem Maddison (undisclosed) has a small problem which ruled him out of the first preseason friendlies, according to manager Roberto De Zerbi, per Football London. "Maddison has a small...

Impact Maddison had not returned to full training this week and missed Tottenham's first two preseason friendlies, with Sandro Tonali and others expected to fill the void in midfield. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi indicated the issue is only minor, but the club is taking a cautious approach to avoid any repeat of the serious setback that disrupted last season. Maddison is expected to resume full training in the near future as Tottenham's preseason preparations continue.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined as precaution Maddison has not trained over the past five days, though coach Roberto De Zerbi says the issue isn't serious, according to Football London. "He's not working the last five days, I...

Impact Maddison's absence explains why he has not featured in Tottenham's first two preseason matches, with the club taking a cautious approach rather than risking a setback. Manager Roberto De Zerbi indicated the club could turn to Sandro Tonali and others for the next friendly against Sydney FC. No specific injury has been disclosed. Maddison is expected to return to training in the near term as preseason continues.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Substitute option against Chelsea Maddison (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's visit to Chelsea.

Impact Maddison avoided a major issue after being questionable for this game, and he'll look to rack up a few minutes for the second time since his return from a knee problem that sidelined him for almost the entire season. The playmaker racked up five crosses while taking four corner kicks in his lone appearance of the campaign. His return could limit Conor Gallagher's and Mathys Tel's playing time at some point in the final fixtures.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Tuesday Maddison (undisclosed) is a late call for Tuesday's clash against Chelsea after missing training early in the week with a small problem before returning to full sessions, according...

Impact Maddison's return to training over the last two days is an encouraging sign after the early-week absence raised doubts over his availability. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's comments suggest the midfielder is closing in on full fitness but is unlikely to be risked for a full 90 minutes, making a bench role the most probable scenario should he be cleared to feature. A final decision will be made following a conversation between the player and coach ahead of Tuesday's fixture.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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