Overview
- James Maddison came off the bench late on Monday in Tottenham’s 1-1 home draw with Leeds, his first competitive minutes in 375 days.
- He drew a loud ovation and lifted Spurs’ late push for a winner, nearly earning a stoppage-time penalty.
- Tottenham are 17th with two matches left and hold a two-point gap to the relegation places.
- His knee trouble began with a partial ACL tear in May 2025 against Bodo/Glimt and became a full rupture in a pre-season game in South Korea that required surgery.
- He said the long rehab brought “dark days” but that he now feels mentally strong and physically ready, with teammates citing his voice and leadership in the dressing room.