Selection risk could be worth the reward with time quickly running out for Spurs in desperate relegation fight

The long awaited return of Tottenham Hotspur star attacking midfielder James Maddison is finally right around the corner after his torn ACL late in the 2024/25

Tottenham hope to have their No. 10 available before the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur take on Aston Villa on Sunday in a game which could prove crucial to Spurs' hopes of Premier League survival, with Roberto De Zerbi's side not exactly at full strength

While obviously any time is a great time for a player and leader of the caliber of James Maddison to return to the fold, Tottenham Hotspur are especially desper

Spurs are in need of a creative spark after losing Xavi Simons to injury for the remainder of the season

Liverpool great thinks returning star can lead Spurs to safety

Steph Houghton thinks there's little chance of James Maddison featuring before the end of the season. Houghton believes his absence is a "worry" for Spurs as they lack a "maverick" during the relegation run-in. Chris Sutton however thinks Maddison - who has been on the bench for two weeks having overcome long-term injury - will play some part.

Tottenham are sorely lacking any creativity amid their fight for survival.