Tottenham listen to James Maddison and immediately launch investigation

Tottenham Hotspur have initiated a major internal review following their disastrous Premier League season, which nearly ended in relegation. The club, saved by Roberto De Zerbi’s late-season form—collecting 11 points in the final six games—now faces scrutiny over persistent injury issues, a revolving door of coaches, and the infamous ‘Spursy’ mentality. Midfielder James Maddison, recently back from a fully ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, highlighted the severity of the problem, stating their injury crisis was ‘worse than any other club’ in the league. The review, spearheaded by new performance director Dan Lewindon since February, aims to overhaul medical and performance departments plagued by recent departures, including head of medicine Geoff Scott and key staff Adam Brett and Nick Davies. Lewindon, with elite experience in football, tennis, and rugby, is tasked with reducing double-digit player absences that have plagued Spurs for three seasons. His collaboration with De Zerbi has already led to discussions on aligning medical standards with top global clubs. Sporting director Johan Lange’s position is under review after a chaotic 12 months marked by four coaching changes and just two points separating Spurs from relegation. Non-executive chairman Peter Charrington confirmed efforts to ‘modernize’ the football operation, prioritizing medical and performance upgrades. The club’s retractable stadium pitch and long-standing cultural issues are also under examination as part of the overhaul. De Zerbi’s tactical revival has extended beyond results, fostering stronger ties with medical staff and pushing for structural improvements. Despite the late-season recovery, Spurs remain focused on long-term fixes to prevent future collapses, with Lange potentially transitioning to a supporting role for a future world-class sporting director.