Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison and his partner welcomed their second set of twins during the 29-year-old's recovery from a serious knee injury. Maddison missed most of the 2025-26 season due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) suffered in August 2025. Despite the challenges, Maddison credits his family for helping him through the tough year, describing it as the "toughest" of his life.
He said his eldest son Leo initially forgot about Maddison being at Tottenham, as Leo was aged three and a half to four and a half during the year Maddison was sidelined. Maddison expressed gratitude for his family's support and described head coach Roberto De Zerbi as "clever" and "tactical". De Zerbi organized a team meal allowing alcohol, which helped the team bond and relax after De Zerbi's arrival.
Maddison returned to action against Leeds on May 11th but has yet to feature in pre-season. He remains optimistic about the upcoming season, focusing on regaining fitness and contributing to the team's success.
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