Thomas Frank needs to start utilising this attacker frequently for Tottenham in the second half of the campaign.
Tottenham suffered yet another Premier League defeat under Thomas Frank as they conceded a last-minute goal against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. There were not many positives to take from the match, despite the Lilywhites’ overall effort to secure all three points away from home. However, Mathys Tel emerged as a rare bright spot for the North Londoners, once again showcasing his goal-scoring ability for the club.
Despite being sparingly used by Thomas Frank this season, the Frenchman has shown flashes of his potential on several occasions. Many supporters have struggled to understand why Frank has been reluctant to place his trust in the 20-year-old during the first half of the campaign, especially with Spurs clearly lacking consistency in the final third under the Danish tactician.
It is fair to say that Mathys Tel has already demonstrated why leaving him out of the club’s Champions League squad for the first half of the season was a mistake. His superb strike against Bournemouth served as further evidence that he deserves to feature regularly in the starting eleven. Tel could offer a different dynamic in attack, operating either on the left wing or as a number nine.
Mathys Tel is slowly proving his worth at Tottenham
Tottenham completed the permanent signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich in the summer after he showed promising signs during his loan spell at N17 in the second half of last season. Many expected him to play a key role under Thomas Frank and feature consistently for the Lilywhites this campaign. However, things have not gone to plan for the 20-year-old, largely through no fault of his own.
Tel has impressed whenever he has been handed a starting opportunity for the North London club this season. His excellent goals against Manchester United, Leeds United, and Bournemouth underline the quality he possesses and suggest that regular minutes are all he needs to fully showcase his ability. With Dominic Solanke sidelined through injury and Kolo Muani struggling to make an impact, it is clear that the youngster has merited more game time than he has received at N17.
A startling statistic further highlights how effective Tel has been in his limited appearances since his permanent move in the summer. According to StatMuse FC (via X), the Frenchman has scored three goals from just five Premier League starts this season. It is difficult to justify why he has not been afforded more opportunities, given his productivity in restricted minutes under Thomas Frank.
With the club looking to strengthen their attack in the second half of the campaign, it is reasonable to suggest that solutions may already exist within the squad. Questions must be raised over Mathys Tel’s limited involvement in the starting eleven this season. The Frenchman has consistently shown promise whenever he has stepped onto the pitch, often outperforming several of the club’s attacking options.
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It therefore comes as little surprise that the 20-year-old is reportedly considering a move away during the winter window in a bid to revive his career. Recent reports have linked him with a loan move to Galatasaray, with the Turkish side keen to offer him regular minutes and a more prominent role for the remainder of the season. Whether the Lilywhites will approve such a move remains to be seen if Tel pushes for an exit.