James Maddison's Injury Update and UEFA Super Cup Match Details

James Maddison's injury update: Tottenham star set for long-term absence after ACL injury in pre-season friendly.

James Maddison's injury is a significant blow to both Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. The 28-year-old midfielder suffered a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul, South Korea. This injury will likely keep him sidelined for 6-12 months, ruling him out for most of the 2025-26 season.

Maddison had only recently returned to training after missing the Europa League final against Manchester United in May due to a previous knee injury. The news of his ACL injury has been met with disappointment from fans and teammates alike, with Tottenham's manager Thomas Frank facing challenges in finding a suitable replacement. Potential targets include Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss and Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White, although the latter has since signed a new contract with his current club.

Injury Details:

• Type: Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in right knee

• Surgery: Scheduled in the coming days

• Recovery: 6-12 months, potentially missing most of the 2025-26 season

• Previous Injury: Maddison had injured the same knee earlier in the season, missing the Europa League final

Tottenham has confirmed that Maddison will undergo surgery and begin his rehabilitation with the club's medical team. The club wishes him a full and speedy recovery, and fans are sending their best wishes for his return.

Spurs face PSG in the Super Cup on Wednesday, August 13th to get their 2025/26 campaign underway.

"Lowest low I’ve ever had. Heartbroken at the fact this injury has occurred at this time in my career," he wrote in a lengthy Instagram post.

"With the Super Cup tomorrow, the Premier League season on the horizon, the exciting Champions League campaign & it being a World Cup year for England, it all feels very, very cruel, but nevertheless, the ACL reconstruction surgery was successful.”

Lowest low I’ve ever had. Heartbroken at the fact this injury has occurred at this time in my career. With the Super Cup tomorrow, the premier league season on the horizon, the exciting champions league campaign & it being a World Cup year for England it all feels very very cruel… pic.twitter.com/m0TgKlo8Sk

— James Maddison (@Madders10) August 12, 2025

"To all my close friends and family, your support and love means absolutely everything to me. To those of you who have gone out of your way to message on social media platforms in support of me and my recovery, even when we don’t know each other personally.

“I appreciate you all more than you’ll ever know so thank you. And lastly to those of you who doubt, hate and mock. You truly motivate me to levels I didn’t know I had inside of me so again, thank you. See you all on the other side.”

Tottenham Hotspur will kick off their 2025/26 campaign against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup today, Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The match will take place at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy, with PSG being the nominal home side. Kickoff is scheduled for 8pm UK time, or 9pm WAT (West Africa Time) in Nigeria.