Major Concern About James Maddison Revealed After Incident Involving England Midfielder

Tottenham Hotspur midfield maestro James Maddison have raised eyebrows, particularly regarding his inability to finish a full 90 minutes in any Premier League match this season.

Former Spurs scout, who has observed the midfielder closely, expressed concern over Maddison’s early substitutions, which have become a ongoing point of discussion this season.

In all nine of Spurs’ league fixtures so far, Maddison has been withdrawn early in the games.

A good example of this came during the recent 4-1 victory against West Ham, where he was substituted at half-time.

More recently, he was taken off in the 62nd minute of Tottenham’s shocking 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, a decision that did not sit well with observers.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, the scout questioned the reasons behind these early sub. “Maddison needs to step up,” he stated. “If he wants to get back in the England squad, he needs to start producing England-level performances.

At the moment, his consistency is poor. He hardly completes 90 minutes anymore, which is also worrying. What are his fitness levels? What are his contributions to the team on the pitch?”

Maddison’s situation is further complicated by the fact that manager Ange Postecoglou appears to have little faith in his fitness.

The decision to substitute him with more than half an hour remaining against West Ham was telling, and it is believed that this left Maddison feeling somewhat discontented.

If Postecoglou is indeed concerned about Maddison’s ability to last the full match, then it underscores a significant issue that the player must urgently address.

The implications of Maddison’s form go beyond his club commitments, his aspirations for a return to the England national team are also at stake.

Given the competitive nature of international football, he must be at his best performance to regain a place with new England manager Thomas Tuchel’s squad.

Tottenham’s fortunes this season are being closely monitored, especially as they navigate a challenging fixture list that includes clashes with top-tier teams.

The squad’s depth and player fitness will be crucial in their bid to maintain momentum despite the team inconsistent form.