James Maddison — Tottenham midfielder who scored in his first start after 17 months out, praised manager De Zerbi for saving the club from relegation.
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Kulusevski a 'different man' after emotional Spurs return By AFP October 20, 2026 07:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's English midfielder #10 James Maddison (L) celebrates with Tottenha …
Kulusevski a 'different man' after emotional Spurs returnCitizen Digital
Maddison sparkles as Spurs end Premier League winless run By AFP October 20, 2026 06:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Egyptian midfielder #22 Omar Marmoush (C) is mobbed by teammates a …
Maddison sparkles as Spurs end Premier League winless runCitizen Digital
… A new signing for us!" It was a similar story for James Maddison, who sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage in August 2025 before he returned ahead of schedule in May to help Tottenham avoid relegation. …
Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De ZerbiCitizen Digital
… We spoke about this, but we have all of us on the same page and there is a very good connection." Marmoush is Tottenham's eighth signing since last season and De Zerbi believes he will provide competition up front and as a number 10, with James Maddison not fully fit and Mohammed …
Spurs boss De Zerbi targets one more big signing before window shutsCitizen Digital
… James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are all either working their way back to fitness after injuries or still sidelined. …
Spurs agree deal to sign Man City's SavinhoCitizen Digital
… James Maddison was another absentee along with Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Jan Paul van Hecke and Dominic Solanke. …
De Zerbi wants Bergvall at Spurs, but can't promise starting roleCitizen Digital
De Zerbi 'passion' saved Spurs from relegation says Maddison By AFP May 25, 2026 08:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi applauds fans on the pitch afte …
De Zerbi 'passion' saved Spurs from relegation says MaddisonCitizen Digital
Maddison 'embarrassed' by Spurs' survival struggles By AFP May 20, 2026 04:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Chelsea's Dutch defender #21 Jorrel Hato reacts with Chelsea's Spanish goalkeeper #01 Robert San …
Maddison 'embarrassed' by Spurs' survival strugglesCitizen Digital
… Midfielder James Maddison was given a rousing welcome by the home crowd when he was introduced as a late substitute -- his first match of the season after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury. …
Leeds draw leaves Spurs in relegation perilCitizen Digital
… The Tottenham boss is hopeful James Maddison can play a part in the final weeks of the season. …
Spurs must banish 'loser' mentality despite injury woes, says De ZerbiDejan Kulusevski made an emotional return for Tottenham, coming on in the 87th minute of the club's 3-1 victory against Coventry after a 17-month injury layoff following knee surgery. The 26-year-old said he felt like a "different man" and described the recovery journey as "the most difficult it could be."
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Dejan Kulusevski made an emotional return for Tottenham, coming on in the 87th minute of the club's 3-1 victory against Coventry after a 17-month injury layoff following knee surgery. The 26-year-old said he felt like a "different man" and described the recovery journey as "the most difficult it could be."
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham ended their Premier League winless run with a 3-1 victory over Coventry City, with James Maddison scoring in his first start after 17 months out and Omar Marmoush also finding the net.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi hopes Swedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski's return from a knee injury sustained in May 2025 will provide a lift for his team. Kulusevski returned to full training this week and should make his comeback after the international break, though he is not ready to face Aston Villa on Saturday.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more major signing to complete a transfer window in which he has already spent approaching £300 million, following the arrivals of Brazil winger Savio (£85 million) and Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham have agreed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million, with an extra £10 million in potential add-ons. The 22-year-old Brazilian was a long-term target for Tottenham, who failed to sign him during the 2025-26 campaign.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he wants midfielder Lucas Bergvall to stay at the club, but cannot guarantee him a starting position. The 20-year-old Sweden World Cup player reportedly wants to leave amid interest from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, with his prospects uncertain after Tottenham's signings of Matheus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised manager Roberto De Zerbi for using his passionate personality to save the club from relegation. Tottenham sealed survival with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day of the Premier League season, while West Ham were relegated to the Championship instead.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur, one of English football's traditional 'Big Six' clubs, lost 2–1 to Chelsea and must avoid relegation on the final day of the season; midfielder James Maddison said the situation is "a little bit embarrassing" for the club, which will need a win or likely a draw against Everton to guarantee their top-flight status.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham drew 1-1 at home to Leeds on Monday, with Mathys Tel scoring but then giving away a penalty; the result leaves Spurs two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with two games remaining.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said the club cannot afford to dwell on their injury problems as they battle relegation from the Premier League, with only four games remaining to avoid the second tier. De Zerbi called on his players to abandon a "loser" mindset despite losing Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke to injury after ending a 118-day league winning drought against Wolves.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal can go six points clear of Manchester City this weekend if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face Everton. The title race may be decided by tight margins after the top two were recently level on points and goal difference.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →