Sky Sports was compelled to issue an apology to Tottenham Hotspur star James Maddison following a technical error during his post-match interview. Despite the mishap, Maddison's humorous response lightened the mood and sparked laughter in the live studio.
Maddison was speaking after Tottenham's 2-0 victory over Fulham on Monday night, a match in which he and teammate Son Heung-Min scored to secure three points for their team. The England international has been in impressive form, taking his tally for the season to three goals and five assists from nine Premier League appearances.
The technical error
As Sky's pundits, including Dave Jones, Jamie Carragher and Gary O'Neil, prepared to interview the former Leicester City star, they encountered a technical glitch. Maddison quickly pointed out that he could hear the interview of Fulham manager Marco Silva instead of the questions directed at him.
Carragher, looking perplexed, began laughing and asked Maddison, 'What's he saying?'. Maddison jokingly replied, 'He was saying Maddison's goal was excellent I think.' This response from the Tottenham playmaker sparked laughter in the live studio before the issue was resolved and Maddison continued with his interview.
Maddison's contribution to Tottenham's win
Maddison, who transferred from Leicester to Tottenham earlier this summer for £45 million, scored Spurs' second goal of the game, following Son Heung-Min's opener. His contribution was instrumental in securing the win for Ange Postecoglou's side.
Despite the technical error, Maddison's humorous response and his stellar performance on the field made the night memorable. Sky Sports' apology was accepted in good spirits, and the incident served as a light-hearted moment in an otherwise intense match.
The 26-year-old playmaker continues to impress with his skills on the field, proving to be a valuable asset for Tottenham Hotspur.
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