Maddison opens up on ACL year and De Zerbi's Spurs

James Maddison reflects on a tough 12 months on the sidelines and looks ahead under new boss Roberto De Zerbi.

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What happened. In the first episode of The Football Interview for the 2026/27 season, Kelly Somers speaks to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison about his recovery from an ACL tear and his hopes under De Zerbi.

• Maddison discusses how his kids gave him purpose during his recovery.
• He reflects on the toughest moment of the last 12 months.
• He explains what has changed with De Zerbi and why this season will be different.

The interview is available on BBC Sounds for over a year, offering fans deeper insight into Maddison's journey.

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