Mathys Tel has once again been removed from Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League squad, with Dominic Solanke back from injury.
The Frenchman was rather disappointingly omitted from the original list, but was then brought back in after Solanke’s injury.
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However, with the England international now back fit, Thomas Frank has opted to swap the pair for the final two matches.
Frank remains in charge of Tottenham to face Borussia Dortmund, despite pressure mounting on the 53-year-old following the weekend’s defeat to West Ham.
Mathys Tel must push for Tottenham exit in January
Mathys Tel has once again been withdrawn from Tottenham Hotspur’s Champions League squad, according to L’Equipe.
Football.London understands that the Lilywhites have until Monday evening to make the decision, and it looks like Solanke has come back into the squad.
Tel has been left very surprised by Tottenham’s decision to once again remove him from the European squad, reports Ed Aarons.
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Despite paying £30m for him last summer, the French youth international’s treatment by the manager and the club has been rather poor over recent weeks.
Despite being one of Spurs’ better performers, his minutes have been rather reduced, and the latest decision to remove him is baffling.
Tel has become frustrated under Frank and is open to leaving the club on loan this month, with Paris FC keen on signing him.
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Not only is he annoyed at his lack of game time, but Tel also wants to be playing up front, which is something Paris FC are promising him.
Following his latest omission from the squad, Tel should be looking to push for a loan move away, especially if Spurs are looking to sign another attacker in January.
Speaking ahead of the Champions League match, the Spurs boss has now confirmed that the decision has been made to remove Tel.
Luca Williams-Barnett should be given his Tottenham Champions League debut
If anything positive can come from Tel’s omission, it should be that Luca Williams-Barnett is given his Champions League debut.
The winger trained at Hotspur Way with the first team ahead of the clash with the German giants, and he could now be included in the matchday squad.