James Maddison has spoken out on social media to calm concerns about his fitness after a Tottenham Hotspur gym video of him went viral. The England midfielder has been out of action for more than eight months after suffering a serious ACL injury during pre-season.
The footage, which showed Maddison working on strength exercises to rebuild his legs, sparked debate among fans. Some noticed what looked like a difference in muscle size between his legs, with suggestions that one appeared thinner—raising worries about his recovery as Spurs fight to avoid relegation in the Premier League.
Maddison quickly addressed the speculation by posting a front-facing image of his legs, showing that both are evenly developed. He jokingly blamed the club’s media team for the confusion, saying the issue was down to poor camera angles.
Providing an update on his progress, former interim boss Igor Tudor recently shared a positive outlook. He revealed that Maddison has returned to working with the ball and is back sprinting in training, showing encouraging signs in his recovery.
Meanwhile, the arrival of Roberto De Zerbi as Tottenham’s new manager has lifted morale around the club. Maddison has already shown enthusiasm about the appointment, and his potential return could be crucial as Spurs sit just above the relegation zone ahead of their upcoming clash with Sunderland.
