James Maddison marked his injury return with the opening of the 13th minute to Tottenham against Manchester United Sunday – and the former Red Devils captain Gary Neville was not impressed by the defense of visitors.
The Maddison playmaker interrupted when the goalkeeper Andre Onana could only pierry by Lucas Bergvall on his way in Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
“United’s defense was tight too narrow,” Neville told Sky Sports. “Onana pushed him into a dangerous area. [Matthijs] of Ligt, [Harry] Maguire and the others were static. »»
James Maddison realizes his return from injury! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/59q1dg5mod
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) February 16, 2025
Tottenham vs Manchester United: Garnacho Blunders
The united attackers Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund were both refused by goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario before Maddison strikes.
Garnacho then pushed a gold opportunity shortly after his team fell late, lifting a high shot on the bar after Bruno Fernandes put on a pass to his feet in the space inside the box.
The Bayern Munich striker on the Mathys terrain Tella has threatened a second for the Spurs, drawing a safeguard of Onana after being located by his son Heung-Min.
The winners of the match between two of the most underperforming teams in this season’s competition will go 12th in the high flight.
United did not beat Tottenham in their last five attempts and lost 3-0 in Old Trafford at the first meeting of the team season.
The average age of the Manchester United bench to face the Spurs… including eight adolescents and Victor Lindelöf! 🤯📊 pic.twitter.com/anl9ni2a5w
– Sky Sports Premier League (@skysportspl) February 16, 2025
James Maddison statistics
Maddison contributed eight goals and three assists in 16 first league departures this season, which makes the sensitivity of 28 years to injuries all the more painful for the Manager Ange Postoclou.
The former midfielder of England scored and set a goal during the 3-2 Europa League of Tottenham victory at the German club Hoffenheim on January 23, but then missed five games in all competitions with a strain of calf.
His arrival against United brought Maddison to 10 goals and six assists in 32 appearances in 2024, captain of the Spurs once in the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup.
Maddison had never scored during 12 previous games with United in his career, although he recorded two assists against them for the former Leicester City club.
