JAMES MADDISON issued a positive injury update after being spotted on crutches following Tottenham's 2-0 win over Manchester United on Saturday.
The Lilywhites cruised to victory over the Red Devils thanks to a fantastic finish from Pape Sarr and an own goal from Lisandro Martinez.
However, the result was marred after star signing Maddison was spotted leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on crutches.
The midfielder, who went down in the second half but completed the game, was seen hobbling through the mixed zone with his ankle in a protective boot.
But despite the initial concern, he told reporters that it was just precautionary.
Maddison joined Tottenham in a £45million transfer from Leicester in June.
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He has since become a fan favourite at the club.
The midfielder has provided two assists in two Premier League games for the Lilywhites.
And he was named vice captain of the club last weekend following the departure of Harry Kane, who joined Bayern Munich in a £104m transfer.
Maddison was also handed Kane's iconic shirt number following the striker's exit.
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A short statement from Tottenham read: "We can confirm that James Maddison will wear the number 10 shirt moving forward."
Prior to the change, Maddison wore the number 71 shirt throughout pre-season.
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