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Mathys Tel must do two things to mature from a mere Tottenham ‘talent’ – Roberto De Zerbi

Despite his stunning goal against Chelsea, Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has urged Mathys Tel to improve in two key areas. Mathys Tel was the…

By Rae Nkwocha · Spurs web

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 9:00 AM

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Roberto De Zerbi stated Mathys Tel must better understand football and become calmer to fully develop his talent.
Mathys Tel scored his first goal of the season to put Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 up against Chelsea.
De Zerbi highlighted wingers Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus as the decisive players in the victory.

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi praised Mathys Tel after his decisive goal against Chelsea but stated the young forward must play more to understand football and become calmer in the final third. Tel scored his first goal of the season after a solo run to put Spurs 2-0 up at Stamford Bridge. De Zerbi credited Tel and Mohammed Kudus with making the difference on the wings during the victory.

Tel had previously lost his starting place following criticism over his decision-making in the final third. De Zerbi also praised James Maddison, noting that his substitution due to injury did not appear to be a serious issue.

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Mathys Tel must do two things to mature from a mere Tottenham ‘talent’ – Roberto De Zerbi

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