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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he has “no problem” with James Maddison watching darts even if he misses a match due to illness.
The England midfielder was meant to start last Sunday’s home game against Wolves at 15:00 GMT but was only deemed fit to be on the bench.
He came in the 64th minute of their 2-2 draw.
Hours later he was pictured at the World Darts Championship tie between Luke Humphries and Peter Wright at London’s Alexandra Palace – alongside team-mate Brennan Johnson.
“I have no problem with players having a life,” Postecoglou said. “It’s very different trying to play a game of football and live. I don’t see a problem with that and I don’t think it hurts him.
“He is not 100% and this is a game where we need someone to be 100%. He is still playing well.
“If he was lying in bed, didn’t show up to the game and then went to darts, there might be an issue there. But I don’t have an issue with that.”
Maddison, who celebrates goals by pretending to throw a dart, has scored eight and provided five assists in 26 games this season.
“I still think the key with Madders is to keep him fit, keep him healthy, keep him sharp and that’s by not playing every game, especially with the program we have,” Postecoglou said.
“When he plays this year his goal tally is strong, he always affects the game and that’s what we need him to continue to do.”