Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison is set to miss the final three weeks of the season after sustaining a knee injury during last Thursday's Europa League semi-final first-leg match against Bodo/Glimt. The 28-year-old scored in the 3-1 victory but was later forced off the pitch due to the injury.

Initially, head coach Ange Postecoglou remained optimistic about Maddison's condition. However, subsequent scans revealed the injury to be more severe than initially thought. Sources indicate that Maddison is being assessed for knee ligament damage, with the full extent of the injury expected to be clarified within the next 48 hours.

This development is a significant setback for Tottenham, who are currently in a strong position to reach the Europa League final. The second leg of the semi-final is scheduled for Thursday, 8 May, in Norway, but Maddison is almost certain to miss this crucial match. Additionally, he will likely be unavailable for the potential final in Bilbao later this month.

Speaking after the 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday, Postecoglou said, 'We'll probably get some clarity [on Monday]. It is fair to say it's not looking promising, but we'll just wait and see.'

Maddison's absence will undoubtedly impact Tottenham's midfield dynamics and their chances of securing a spot in the Europa League final. The team will need to regroup and find alternative strategies to compensate for the loss of one of their key players.