James Maddison had another strong performance for Tottenham today, and Joe Cole has stated that his influence has exceeded everyone’s expectations.
Maddison provided another assist in Spurs’ 2-2 draw, and his return to fitness has come at a good moment for Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham paid only £40 million for Maddison, and while there was excitement at the time of his acquisition, few expected him to be this excellent.
That was exactly the statement Joe Cole made on TNT Sports today. Speaking of Maddison, the former Chelsea midfielder stated that Tottenham fans probably underestimated how crucial the England player would become.
“He is a joy to watch. When he signed, I don’t think Tottenham fans realized how vital he would be to their style of play. He just picks up these positions behind Gueye, and as we saw with the second goal, he has wonderful foot and body movement. “He’s not quick; he just shifts the ball with his feet, and it’s fantastic,” Cole remarked.
Maddison is quite remarkable.
There are numerous excellent midfielders in the Premier League right now, and there is plenty of competition in the England group for those places.
However, James Maddison appears to have reached a new level this season. He’s now someone you’d consider for the England XI, such has been his progress.
For Tottenham, Maddison’s performance is undoubtedly a huge plus, and as Cole points out, few expected him to be this excellent.
Maddison is proving his worth week after week, with another assist today and more great moments in the game.
If Tottenham make the top four, Maddison will have played a significant role.
