Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says the people who “doubt, hate and mock” him will only motivate him to come back stronger from a serious knee injury.
The 28-year-old suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the pre-season draw against Newcastle in South Korea earlier this month.
Maddison, who is expected to miss the majority of the new season, said his ACL reconstruction surgery was successful.
While he thanked family, friends and fans who had reached out across social media to offer support for his recovery, Maddison added: “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.”
Maddison, who won the last of his seven England caps in 2024, injured the same knee that ruled him out of the Europa League final victory against Manchester United in May.
Posting on Instagram,, external he said the injury was the “lowest low I’ve ever had”.
“Heartbroken at the fact this injury has occurred at this time in my career,” wrote Maddison.
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