Tottenham Hotspur remain deeply entrenched in a relegation battle, but the long-awaited return of James Maddison from injury has ignited hopes that he can provide the crucial difference in their fight for survival. The midfielder made his first competitive appearance in 375 days on Monday, coming off the bench in the 85th minute of Spurs’ 1-1 draw at home to Leeds. Maddison’s prolonged absence has been a significant blow to Tottenham’s already challenging season. A partial tear of his anterior cruciate ligament last May was followed by a complete rupture during a pre-season friendly in August, compounding a series of other injury problems that have severely hampered the club. Following his brief but bright cameo against Leeds, which leaves Spurs 17th in the Premier League with a two-point cushion and just two games remaining, a candid Maddison described the current campaign as "one to forget" for everyone associated with the club.…