By OkayGoal 
Spurs midfielder James Maddison is set to miss the majority of the season after the full extent of his injury was revealed by the club.
Tottenham Hotspur confirmed that the 28-year-old suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture during their pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul on Sunday.
Maddison is due to undergo surgery in the coming days and begin the long road to recovery, while Spurs may have to look at signing a replacement before the transfer window closes.
Spurs dealt devastating blow as Maddison injury revealed
“We can confirm that James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee,” the club wrote in a statement.
“The 28-year-old midfielder suffered the injury during our pre-season friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday in Seoul.
“His surgery will take place in the coming days and, following that, James will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team.
“Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur wishes James a full and speedy recovery. We will be supporting him every step of the way.“
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