Pedro Porro responds to James Maddison’s Tottenham message after fans destroy him
Pedro Porro was among the Tottenham players to react to James Maddison’s post after their draw with Frankfurt despite criticism for recent performances.
Tottenham were left frustrated after being held to a 1-1 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.
Hugo Ekitike, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool, opened the scoring with a superb finish from outside the box.
Maddison provided the assist for Porro, who equalised with a brilliant cross that was finished off with a fantastic flick, catching the opposition off guard.
Porro, who has faced criticism from Tottenham fans for his inconsistent performances this season, has been the subject of calls for him to be sold. Maddison has also faced scrutiny but showed his creative spark that the team needed when called upon.
Despite the ongoing criticism, both Porro and Maddison reacted to the result, sharing their thoughts with supporters on social media.
James Maddison shines against Frankfurt amid reported tensions with Ange Postecoglou
Following Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Frankfurt, Maddison sent a message to the supporters, saying, “Half time. All square & all to play for.”
Goalscorer Porro responded in the comments, praising Maddison with: “What a player my boy” while teammates such as Dominic Solanke and Djed Spence showed their support by liking the post.
Maddison’s recent form has been a topic of discussion, with his playing time being rotated in recent weeks. He has started just three Premier League games in the last six, which has led some to speculate about a possible fall-out between Maddison and manager Ange Postecoglou due to his reduced role.
Despite these claims, he has consistently shown his ability to deliver in the final third, with an impressive tally of 11 goals and 9 assists across all competitions this season.
| Match statistics | James Maddison |
| Minutes played | 79′ |
| Assists | 1 |
| Key passes | 2 |
| Pass accuracy | 88% |
Tottenham hierarchy considering replacements amid Ange Postecoglou exit rumours
The Australian coach has come under increasing pressure as Tottenham languish in 14th place in the Premier League. With the Europa League now their best chance at securing silverware, his future remains uncertain.
Football Insider revealed that Fulham’s Marco Silva and Andoni Iraola are among the names being considered at Tottenham as potential replacements for Postecoglou.
Maddison is unlikely to be upset if Postecoglou were to leave given his reduced role in recent weeks. However, the moment of quality he delivered in the Frankfurt tie is something Tottenham will hope to see replicated in the second leg on 17 April.