James Maddison
TOTEngland
Right
Nov 23, 1996
29
5'9"
161 lb
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Late call for Tuesday
Maddison (undisclosed) is a late call for Tuesday's clash against Chelsea after missing training early in the week with a small problem before returning to full sessions, according to coach Roberto De Zerbi. "At the beginning of this week he didn't work for a small problem. But yesterday and today James worked very well. He is a different player, a special player. Now he is not ready to play 90 minutes. I want to speak to him tomorrow morning and take the best decision we can."
Analysis: Maddison's return to training over the last two days is an encouraging sign after the early-week absence raised doubts over his availability. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's comments suggest the midfielder is closing in on full fitness but is unlikely to be risked for a full 90 minutes, making a bench role the most probable scenario should he be cleared to feature. A final decision will be made following a conversation between the player and coach ahead of Tuesday's fixture.
Returns to action against Leeds
Maddison had five crosses (one accurate) after coming off the bench in the 85th minute of Monday's 1-1 draw against Leeds United.
Analysis: Maddison was finally fit enough to play after staying on the bench for three consecutive games, having recently recovered from a significant knee issue. It was the playmaker's first appearance in the 2025/26 season, but his return is great news for a club that is still battling to avoid relegation. He'll now offer a viable alternative to Conor Gallagher and Mathys Tel while challenging Tel and Pedro Porro for set pieces.
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