James Maddison suffered a serious knee injury while Tottenham’s pre-season tour in Asia ended on Sunday with a draw against Newcastle in Seoul.
The English international was swept away on a stretcher and looked at obvious pain after falling undisputed late in the match.
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The friendly, which ended 1-1, was also remarkable for the emotional reception that the outgoing son Heung-Min received fans from his hometown.
The boss of Spurs Thomas Frank thought that Madison’s injury looked bad (Nigel French / PA)
Maddison, 28, missed the last series stadiums last season, including the Europa League final, with a knee problem and his last injury affects the same articulation.
Manager Thomas Frank told journalists after the match: “I think that sometimes in life and football, things can be both beautiful and brutal – that’s what we have today.
“It seems that with Madders a bad injury, then on the other side of the incredible scenes for his son of his teammates and the respect of Newcastle players.”
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Sound, 33, confirmed this week that he had to leave the Spurs this summer after a decade at the club.
The South Korea international, who wore the captain’s armband, received a standing ovation and an honor guard from the players from the two teams when he was replaced in the 64th minute.
Brennan Johnson’s deviated strike gave Spurs a fourth-minute lead, but Harvey Barnes stabilized before half-time.
Sound, which scored 173 goals in 454 appearances in competition for the club, admitted that the opportunity was emotional.
The striker also thanked New Spurs Frank’s boss for his understanding that told him that he wanted to ask for a new challenge.
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His declared to the club website: “It was a perfect moment. Sharing these beautiful moments is something that I will never forget and I will always appreciate it – fans, players and gaffer.
“He understood my situation and was always on my side. He always listened to me and asked me what I wanted to do. I have enormous respect and I am very grateful.”
By thinking about his stay in northern London, he added: “I wish them all the best. There are five competitions to come and I hope they will win the five competitions. This is my wish.
“Spurs will always be in my heart and the boys will always be in my history books. It was incredible.
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“They went so fast, the 10 years old. I can only think of beautiful moments, incredible moments. ”
