Madison sidelined for season as Tottenham faces injury struggles without Son

With injuries and artificial turf, another critical challenge has arrived.

The UK 'TalkSport' reported on the 5th (Korean time) that "Madison is likely to miss the remainder of the season," adding that "if Madison undergoes surgery, a long-term absence is inevitable. A precise diagnosis is expected within 24 hours. Ahead of the 2nd leg of Tottenham's UEL semifinal on the 9th, it is essentially the end of the season for him."

European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano also noted through his social media account that "Madison's season may end. There are concerns that the knee injury is serious," quoting the 'TalkSport' report.

Tottenham currently has only three Premier League matches left. With the final match approaching at home on the 26th and only three weeks remaining until the season ends, Madison's recovery is tight on time.

Madison started in the 1st leg of the UEL semifinals held on the 2nd against Norway's Bodo/Glimt. He contributed to the team's 3-1 victory by scoring an additional goal in the 34th minute, but he was suddenly substituted due to pain in the 18th minute of the second half. Dominik Solanke also got injured during this match.

The two players missed the league match against West Ham that ended in the early hours of the 5th. Coach Postecoglou also expressed concern about Madison's condition after the match, stating, "Solanke shows positive signs, but I am worried about Madison. We're waiting for precise information."

Tottenham is currently pinning all hopes for the season on winning the UEL. They are 16th in the league, recording their worst performance. They want to continue their dominance in Europe, but following Lucas Veribal, another key midfielder, Madison, has also fallen. Furthermore, Son Heung-min has missed the last six official matches due to a foot injury, adding to Tottenham's concerns.

Son Heung-min has not played since the UEL quarterfinal second leg against Frankfurt on the 11th of last month. He also watched the 1st leg of the semifinals from the stands. He has started individual training to prepare for his return, but it is uncertain if he will be able to participate in the 2nd leg on the 9th. A return for the final seems more likely.

The Tottenham club and Coach Postecoglou are cautiously optimistic about Son Heung-min's recovery. Coach Postecoglou stated, "Son Heung-min is improving daily. He is still in individual training but is accelerating his recovery. We will decide on his participation based on the circumstances."

Moreover, Madison will ultimately miss out. The UK 'TalkSport' reported that "It seems Madison has been sidelined for the season due to a serious knee injury. Surgery is required, and there are significant concerns about a long-term absence," adding that "the league may have ended, but for Tottenham, ahead of the Europa League, this is a fatal setback."

The media analyzed, "At this point, Madison's physical condition is truly at its worst. He is unlikely to return until the end of next season," stating that "he has appeared in 45 matches across all competitions this season, ranking 5th in the team for most appearances. He also recorded 12 goals and 10 assists, making him one of the team's top scorers alongside Solanke and Son Heung-min."

This Europa trophy is extremely important for Tottenham. However, following Veribal's season-ending injury and now Madison's, Tottenham faces significant challenges in reaching the final, even if they advance past the second leg against Bodo/Glimt, whose home ground features rare artificial turf that poses difficulties.

In fact, Lazio, their opponent in the quarterfinals, also found themselves bogged down in the artificial turf of Bodo/Glimt's home ground. They have to embark on a hellish away match amid numerous injury setbacks. The ongoing injury issues have put Tottenham's Europa journey in an extremely challenging situation, raising curiosity about how it will conclude.

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