Tottenham midfielder Maddison to have ACL rupture operation

LONDON, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Thursday that midfielder James Maddison will undergo surgery for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his right knee.

"The 28-year-old midfielder suffered the injury during our pre-season friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday in Seoul," the Premier League club said in a statement.

"His surgery will take place in the coming days and, following that, James will then begin his rehabilitation with our medical team," the statement read.

The midfielder, who scored 12 goals in 45 appearances for Spurs, is expected to miss the majority of the upcoming season. ■