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James Maddison posted a picture from his hospital bed with his three children Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says the people who "doubt, hate and mock" him will only motivate him to come back stronger from a serious knee injury. The 28-year-old suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the pre-season draw against Newcastle in South Korea earlier this month. Maddison, who is expected to miss the majority of the new season, said his ACL reconstruction surgery was successful. While he thanked family, friends and fans who had reached out across social media to offer support for his recovery, Maddison added: "Lastly to those of you who doubt, hate and mock. You truly motivate me to levels I didn't know I had inside of me so again, thank you. See you all on the other side. " Maddison, who won the last of his seven England caps in 2024, injured the same knee that ruled him out of the Europa League final victory against Manchester United in May. Posting on Instagram, , external he said the injury was the "lowest low I've ever had". "Heartbroken at the fact this injury has occurred at this time in my career, " wrote Maddison. "With the [Uefa] Super Cup tomorrow, the Premier League season on the horizon, the exciting Champions League campaign and it being a World Cup year for England it all feels very, very cruel. " Tottenham face Champions League winners Paris St-Germain in the Super Cup final on Wednesday, before hosting Burnley in Saturday's opening Premier League fixture. Maddison joined the club from Leicester City in 2023 and scored 12 goals in 45 appearances for the north London club last season. Tottenham are interested in Eberechi Eze as they look to strengthen their side following Maddison's injury. Spurs start new era under 'glass half-full' Frank Spurs leave out Bissouma for persistent lateness Tottenham interested in Crystal Palace's Eze Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone 'Shoddy and shabby' Rangers do what they need to Spurs start new era under 'glass half-full' Frank Newcastle sign defender Thiaw from AC Milan New drama from writer Jimmy Mc Govern Comedian Ellie Taylor shares her motivational playlist Annika returns to solve unfathomable murders Will laughter help you live longer? 'Shoddy, shabby & not good enough' - but Rangers do what they need to Spurs start new era under 'glass half-full' Frank Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time Fresh or fatigued - how rested is your Premier League team's squad? Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away These eight players will help you win FPL How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window? Why have Ferrari been unable to win a title since 2008? Raducanu 'getting back to best' but edged out by Sabalenka Owners worth billions, so why might Red Bull era dawn slowly at Newcastle? Liverpool 2. 0 launched at Wembley - and Slot has bugs to fix Chaos & controversy - Rashford's first two weeks inside Barca soap opera How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final. Video How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.