Roberto De Zerbi issues James Maddison injury update surprising Tottenham no-show

Roberto De Zerbi has provided an update on James Maddison ’s fitness after the England midfielder was an unused substitute during Tottenham ’s 1-0 defeat to Leeds. Maddison has continually struggled for fitness this season and has not played since coming off with a suspected groin injury against Chelsea last month. De Zerbi has insisted Maddison is fit and has named him in the matchday squad in each of Spurs’ last two games against Crystal Palace and Leeds. The Italian, though, neglected to turn to the 29-year-old in either game, raising concerns that he was still struggling for fitness.