Tottenham\u2019s struggles this season have left them in unfamiliar territory, sitting 18th in the Premier League and just two points from safety. With their top-flight status under serious threat, the club is searching for any possible lifeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a bold move, the hierarchy turned to Roberto De Zerbi in hopes of sparking a turnaround. However, the Italian\u2019s reign began on a disappointing note, with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Sunderland. Since arriving, he has also tried to lift morale off the pitch, organising a lavish team-bonding dinner for players and staff as part of his efforts to rebuild belief within the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Still, it\u2019s clear that team meals alone won\u2019t be enough to steer Spurs away from relegation danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amid the uncertainty, supporters have finally been handed a glimmer of hope. James Maddison, who has been out of action for months, has been spotted back in training. The 29-year-old playmaker is believed to be around two weeks away from a return, raising the possibility that he could feature again before the campaign concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maddison has been sidelined for nearly nine months with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, but his recovery is now progressing well. Tottenham are targeting their Premier League clash against Aston Villa on May 2 as a potential comeback date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before his injury, the former Leicester City star was central to Spurs\u2019 creativity, and his return could provide a significant lift in their fight for survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, there is also a strong case for caution. Given the severity of his injury and his recent fitness record, it may be wiser for Maddison to use the summer to fully recover rather than rushing back into action. Even if he is cleared to play, avoiding unnecessary risk could prove crucial for his long-term future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is also uncertainty surrounding his place at the club. With his injury history a concern, Tottenham could weigh up the option of selling him\u2014particularly if relegation becomes a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maddison hasn\u2019t featured in a competitive match since August 3, 2025, but if he can come through the summer without setbacks, he is still likely to attract interest despite his recent injury troubles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tottenham\u2019s struggles this season have left them in unfamiliar territory, sitting 18th in the Premier League and just…\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5358,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5357","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-uncategorized"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PhotoGrid_Site_1776419556533.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5357","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5357"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5357\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5359,"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5357\/revisions\/5359"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5358"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5357"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/legitsportnews.com.ng\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}