Tottenham's Tel Faces Uncertainty After Champions League Omission
Mathys Tel's future at Tottenham hangs in balance after being left out of Champions League squad. What's next for the young forward?
“It's clear that when you're not on a list, it definitely hurts, but I'm someone who stays pretty positive, no...”
Mathys Tel's omission from Tottenham's Champions League squad has left him feeling disappointed, but he's choosing to stay positive. The 20-year-old striker was left out of Thomas Frank's 25-player squad for the league phase due to the club's limited number of locally-trained players. Tel joined Tottenham permanently this summer from Bayern Munich for a reported £30 million after a successful six-month loan spell.
In a recent interview, Tel expressed his feelings about being left out, saying it “definitely hurts” but he's working on his mental side to stay positive. He respects Frank's decision and is focused on proving himself, stating, “The coach's choice is the coach's choice, we can only respect it and we're going to work to come back in the best possible way.” When asked about Frank's notification, Tel revealed that the manager called him directly and explained his choice respectfully.
Tottenham's signings this summer:
— Squawka (@Squawka) September 5, 2025
◉ Xavi Simons ✍️
◉ Mohammed Kudus ✍️
◉ Joao Palhinha ✍️
◉ Randal Kolo Muani ✍️
◉ Mathys Tel ✍️
◉ Kevin Danso ✍️
◉ Kota Takaki ✍️
◉ Luka Vuskovic ✍️
Where will Thomas Frank's side finish this season? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/vIfMjpU2Ok
Despite his disappointment, Mathy Tel is motivated to prove himself this season. He stated that even if he had been included in the Champions League squad, he would still have had the desire to perform well. Tel is committed to Tottenham, saying, “A desire to go elsewhere? I am under contract with Tottenham, so I am a Tottenham player and I will do my best to be able to play quite simply.” With a tough competition for spots in the team, Tel will need to seize every opportunity to impress Frank and potentially break into the Champions League squad later in the season.
Tottenham's Tel situation has gotten pretty complicated. He's yet to start a competitive game this season, and with Xavi Simons joining the team, his spot's looking shaky. While on international duty with France U21, Tang spoke to the media about a phone call from someone named Frank that left him feeling pretty hurt as he thinks about his future.
“Quite simply, with respect. He called me, he simply told me his choice, and then you could see the list appear on the networks,” Tang said, according to Le Telegramme. It's unclear who Frank is or what list Tang's referring to, but it's clear the conversation didn't sit well with him. Given the context, it's likely Frank is a coach or manager, possibly Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham's manager. The “list” might be the team's lineup or squad selection. Without more info, it's hard to say for sure what's going on, but Tang's situation seems tense.
“It's clear that when you're not on a list, it definitely hurts, but I'm someone who stays pretty positive, no matter the situation, because I think I've worked a lot on the mental aspect, so today it's definitely a disappointment. I would have liked to be there.
“But the coach's choice is the coach's choice, we can only respect it and we're going to work to come back in the best possible way.”
🚨🚫 Mathys Tel: “Thomas Frank called me, very respectful, he simply told me his choice… I was not in the Champions League list”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 8, 2025
“It definitely hurts, but I'm someone who stays pretty positive. I am Tottenham player, I will do my best to be able to play”, told Le Telegramme. pic.twitter.com/LHCX0qVXHc
Mathys Tel, the 20-year-old French forward, has faced challenges settling into life in North London since joining Tottenham. Being left out of the Champions League squad by coach Thomas Frank has added to his struggles, and now he's under pressure to prove himself and secure a spot in the team. Tel's situation is further complicated by competition from other talented players, making it essential for him to demonstrate his skills and adaptability in the Premier League. With the right support and opportunities, Tel has the potential to break out and become a key player for Tottenham.
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