Eberechi Eze response to James Maddison injury speaks volumes as Tottenham 'explore' transfer

Eberechi Ezehas shown his support for James Maddison after the Tottenham Hotspur star underwent surgery on a serious knee injury, hours after the north Londoners reportedly began exploring a deal for theCrystal Palacemidfielder.

Maddison, 28, is set to miss a considerable amount of the 2025/26 season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United earlier this month.

On Tuesday, the former Leicester City star revealed he underwent successful surgery on the injury, which he described as the "lowest low I've ever had".

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Posting on Instagram, Maddison said: "Lowest low I’ve ever had. Heartbroken at the fact this injury has occurred at this time in my career.

"With the Super Cup tomorrow, the Premier League season on the horizon, the exciting Champions League campaign & it being a World Cup year for England it all feels very very cruel but nevertheless, the ACL reconstruction surgery was successful.

"To all my close friends and family, your support and love means absolutely everything to me.

"To those of you who have gone out of your way to message on social media platforms in support of me and my recovery even when we don’t know each other personally, I appreciate you all more than you’ll ever know so thank you.

"And lastly to those of you who doubt, hate & mock. You truly motivate me to levels I didn’t know I had inside of me so again, thank you.

"See you all on the other side."

Stars from around the Premier League were quick to show their support for Maddison, with Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers and Morgan Gibbs-White either 'liking' or commenting on the post.

But it was the 'like' left by Eze which attracted most of the attention after the BBC reported that Spurs were 'exploring a deal' with Crystal Palace for the midfielder on Tuesday.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that England international Eze is keen on a move to Tottenham due to the North Londoners' involvement in the Champions League this season.

It is claimed that Spurs, who won the Europa League in May, are "seriously working" on a deal for the attacking midfielder.