Will James Maddison be ready to play vs Newcastle? Tottenham injury update emerges
James Maddison is an injury doubt ahead of Tottenham's clash with Newcastle.
Roberto De Zerbi will be looking to bounce back from their opening day defeat to Brentford.
Maddison spent 375 days on the sidelines with a knee injury, before returning in the final three league matches last season.
He has barely been involved in pre-season but made the bench for the clash with the Bees.
The attacking midfielder featured for the final 22 minutes but now there is a new fitness concern.
A new update has been shared on whether he will make the contest at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next Saturday.
What is the latest injury update on Tottenham star James Maddison?
Maddison fell awkwardly in the game with Keith Andrews' side, and it has the potential to make it an even worse afternoon for Spurs.
Mike McGrath reported on Monday that he needed checks on the knock after the clash.
His report states that there are hopes that he could be involved against the Magpies, but made no mention of the Carabao Cup game with Charlton.
Maddison had an encouraging showing when he came on in the opening game, so De Zerbi will want him back.
How did Maddison perform in Brentford defeat?
The 29-year-old made an impression despite only having a short cameo at the Gtech Community Stadium.
He completed 94 per cent of his pass attempts in the contest, per data from Fotmob.
The Englishman made five line-breaking passes and three into the final third, showing his composure and desire to get his side forward.
He also had four touches in the opposition box, which highlights his willingness to get up the pitch and make something happen.
Defensively, he was not as strong, with just two contributions and winning just two of his seven ground duels, for a 29 per cent success rate.
That will come with more minutes, though, as he gets back into the groove and is at a higher physical level.
De Zerbi needs him back at his highest level, as soon as possible, because he is top class when he is on form, and can be the difference maker.
A fully fit Maddison would have likely caused Brentford many problems, and helped the Lilywhites in the final third, where they struggled desperately.