# James Maddison and Tottenham injury updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/james-maddison-and-tottenham-injury-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-07T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has been central to discussions regarding player fitness and team performance. In September, former midfielder Paul Scholes praised Maddison’s ability to facilitate ‘good football’ while noting his recent struggles with an ACL rupture and a shoulder injury that sidelined him for several matches.

By October, the focus shifted to Maddison’s support for teammate Wilson Odobert. Maddison used social media to encourage the winger, who has been recovering from an ACL injury sustained in February, acknowledging the psychological challenges of rehabilitation by stating, “The dark days in the midst of rehab. Empty training ground away from the team. Takes a strong man to get through it.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: James Maddison supports Wilson Odobert during injury recovery

Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison has shared a public message of support for winger Wilson Odobert, who is nearing a return to action following an ACL injury sustained in February.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/james-maddison-supports-wilson-odobert-during-injury-recovery

### 2026-09-08: James Maddison praised by Paul Scholes amid Tottenham injury concerns

Paul Scholes has praised Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison, claiming his presence improves the team's play as the player nears a return from a recent shoulder injury.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/james-maddison-praised-by-paul-scholes-amid-tottenham-injury-concerns

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