James Maddison breaks his silence with a message to haters mocking him following his horror injury that had teammates looking away

James Maddison has spoken out following surgery on an anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered in pre-season.

The Spurs star was stretchered off in the closing stages of last week's 1-1 draw against Newcastle following an innocuous challenge.

Maddison is set to miss the majority of the 25/26 season which significantly dents his chances of making his first international tournament with England next summer.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that the 28-year-old's injury will force the London club into the transfer market with Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze heavily linked.

Maddison has undergone successful surgery on his knee, and will begin his road to recovery as soon as possible.

James Maddison following an ACL injury in Seoul (credit: getty)

James Maddison calls out haters in post surgery statement

On Tuesday, Maddison broke his silence on the situation claiming it has been the 'lowest low' of his career in an extremely honest statement.

"Lowest low I’ve ever had," he wrote on X.

"Heartbroken at the fact this injury has occurred at this time in my career. With the Super Cup tomorrow, the Premier League season on the horizon, the exciting Champions League campaign & it being a World Cup year for England it all feels very very cruel but nevertheless the ACL reconstruction surgery was successful.

"To all my close friends and family, your support and love means absolutely everything to me to those of you who have gone out of your way to message on social media platforms in support of me and my recovery even when we don’t know each other personally, I appreciate you all more than you’ll ever know so thank you.

Maddison also had a word for those who haven't been supportive following the injury and emphasised the hate only makes him stronger.

He continued: "And lastly to those of you who doubt, hate & mock. You truly motivate me to levels I didn’t know I had inside of me so again, thank you.

"See you all on the other side."