James Maddison will return to TV screens this week \u2014 just not in the usual way fans are used to seeing him.<\/p>\n
The Tottenham and England playmaker, who normally makes his impact on the pitch, has been sidelined since suffering a serious ACL injury in August. With his season in doubt, Spurs supporters may not see him play again this campaign.<\/p>\n
Instead, Maddison will be using his voice rather than his feet on Monday as he joins the Sky Sports studio lineup.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old is set to feature alongside Jamie Carragher during Sky\u2019s coverage of Wolves versus Manchester United.<\/p>\n
For years, many have suggested that Maddison\u2019s charisma and confidence in front of the camera make him a natural fit for punditry once he eventually retires. The Coventry-born midfielder has always been a strong communicator, regularly stepping up for post-match interviews at Spurs.<\/p>\n
His appearance in the studio will offer a fresh chance to showcase his broadcasting potential as he continues his long road back from injury.<\/p>\n
ACL recoveries generally take around nine months, meaning Maddison might only be close to returning in May.<\/p>\n
That puts his chances of making Thomas Tuchel\u2019s England squad for the World Cup in June at serious risk. Still, the ex-Leicester star says he won\u2019t fall short due to a lack of commitment.<\/p>\n
Speaking to FourFourTwo, he said: \u201cI\u2019ve been giving everything every day \u2014 keeping my head down, pushing through and staying focused.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m desperate to be fit again. I\u2019m so hungry for it and putting in the work. Tottenham\u2019s medical staff, the manager and all the coaches have been brilliant \u2014 they\u2019re just as eager as I am to see me back out there.<\/p>\n
\u201cI need to make sure my knee feels right, strong and stable, and everything else will fall into place.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can\u2019t wait to get back out there for Spurs, prove myself again and reach the level I know I can.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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