“I try not to have that” – James Maddison reveals what frustrates him the most

Tottenham star James Maddison recently returned to action from an ankle injury at the end of January.

Maddison’s absence was felt during his 11-game lay-off, given his stellar form at the beginning of the season, where he contributed significantly with three goals and six assists in his first ten league starts.

Since returning to action, Maddison has only managed to provide one assist in his last four games, which may be seen as below his usual standards. In a recent interview, he expressed his frustration with not performing up to his abilities, even in contests where his side triumphs.

When asked what gets to him the most in a recent interview, the attacking midfielder stressed that it always bothers him when he doesn’t perform to his full ability.

According to Last Word On Spurs, he said:

playing a game poorly. I could argue that I’m losing, but occasionally you can win and celebrate your victory, but your performance was still subpar, and it will aggravate and anger me that I haven’t performed to my full potential. I try not to do that too frequently.

TBH Says:

Despite not making direct goal contributions in their recent appearances, Maddison still leads in some critical underlying metrics, as per Fbref.

This includes shot-creating actions per 90, goal-creating actions per 90, and assists per 90 in the Premier League this season.

Ange Postecoglou will be eager to see Maddison return to his best form as the club continues to push for a top-four finish in the league. Maddison’s creativity and influence in midfield will be crucial in Spurs’ quest for success this season.