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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… The club's injury list this season makes sobering reading, with long-term absentees including Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison and Wilson Odobert. …
Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title raceDejan 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."
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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."
15 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 →