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James Maddison (right) joined Tottenham in 2023 Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank says the injury suffered by midfielder James Maddison during Sunday's pre-season draw against Newcastle "looks bad". The former Leicester City playmaker, 28, pulled up off the ball seven minutes from time during Spurs' 1-1 draw with the Magpies. The England international looked in clear discomfort and had to be stretchered off from the field of play, while team-mate Son Heung-min, during his final appearance for the club, was visibly emotional watching on. Frank says Maddison, who missed the Europa League final victory against Manchester United last season with a knee injury, has likely injured the same knee. "Sometimes in life and football things can be both beautiful and brutal, " said Frank. "That's what we got today. It looks like with Madders a bad injury and then on the other side unbelievable scenes for Son from his team-mates and the respect from the Newcastle players. "We're pretty sure it was the same knee he injured before. " Wales forward Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Spurs within the first four minutes in Seoul, South Korea. Former Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes equalised for Newcastle seven minutes before half-time. Son says emotional Spurs farewell - how much will they miss him? Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Rain stops play with England needing 35 to beat India in fifth Test Norris holds off late Piastri attack to win in Hungary I went to games knowing we would struggle - Amorim Leonardo Di Caprio as a high-flying, corrupt stockbroker The criminals forging wills to 'take' the homes of the dead More meddling and slapstick mayhem The fascinating story of the ancient city of Alexandria I went to games knowing we would struggle - Amorim Lions player ratings - the incredible, the unlucky & the poor 'Big wicket' - Krishna removes Duckett early on day four. Video'Big wicket' - Krishna removes Duckett early on day four 'England should consider Brook when Stokes is out' Ko & Hull feature in the best shots of the Women's Open day three. Video Ko & Hull feature in the best shots of the Women's Open day three 'Like being with a rock star' - departing Son's 10 years at Spurs The mountain retreat - upholding an Italian tradition Thorpe was a 'fighter' - Stewart remembers former England team-mate. Video Thorpe was a 'fighter' - Stewart remembers former England team-mate Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US 'I'd be lost without football' - the ex-Premier League striker playing at 49 Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy How 'Wrexham effect' is transforming non-league football Lego, lash lifts and Reggie the dog - inside England's Euro 2025 success Felix joins Al-Nassr - inside one of football's most confusing careers Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.