A prominent Tottenham official has shared the long-awaited positive update on James Maddison, suggesting the playmaker is finally on the verge of returning to first-team action.
The news was a vital lifeline for manager Roberto De Zerbi, who lost 1-0 to Sunderland and is currently in the relegation zone.
With Tottenham’s top-flight status in jeopardy, the return of their core creativity could be the difference between survival and a historic collapse in the Championship.
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James Madison expected to return in two weeks
This update comes from a well-known insider account that has been at the forefront of injury news at Hotspur Way this season.
Sources say the England international is nearing the end of a grueling rehabilitation process.
“It is expected that it will take about two weeks for Madders to return to the first team.”
If this timeline holds, Madison could be on the team for the final four games of the season.
- Aston Villa vs Tottenham – May 2, 2026
- Tottenham vs Leeds – May 12, 2026
- Chelsea vs Tottenham – May 17, 2026
- Tottenham vs Everton – 24 May 2026
De Zerbi has been careful not to rush his players back, but the desperate situation in the league could force the Italian to step in.
Nightmare injury during preseason
Maddison’s absence is a dark cloud hanging over Tottenham’s entire 2025/26 season.
The 29-year-old suffered a serious injury during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United last August and has yet to play a single minute this season.
The incident occurred during the club’s tour to South Korea, and although it was initially feared that it was a minor bruise, it was later confirmed to be a complicated ligament tear.
The nightmare recovery spanned more than eight months and left the Spurs without their chief orchestrator during a 14-game winless streak.
