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In the first episode of The Football Interview for the 2026/27 Premier League season, Kelly Somers speaks to Tottenham midfielder James Maddison. They discuss how he's dealt with being on the sidelines for the last 12 months after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament, the impact it's had and how he expects Spurs to push on this season under Roberto De Zerbi.
TIMECODES:
0’25 – Reflecting on the last 12 months & how his kids have given him a sense of purpose.
3’30 – The toughest moment of last 12 months.
5’20 – His YouTube channel & documenting his rebab.
7’30 – How he felt missing out when Spurs weren’t playing well.
9’25 – What has changed with De Zerbi?
10’28 – Why will this season be different?
11’50 – What do people get wrong about him?
Published on Saturday, 22nd August 2026.
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