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Mathys Tel has made some interesting comments about the style of football in the Premier League, as he continues to struggle to make his mark at Tottenham Hotspur.

Tel perhaps has good reason to feel hard done by this term, with the forward not being given a run in the side even when he has shown some good form.

The 20-year-old arrived from Bayern Munich with a lot of hype, but barring a few glimpses, Spurs fans are still waiting for the Frenchman to really make a big impact.

Some Tottenham supporters have demanded that Tel get more game time over the coming weeks as the Lilywhites fight to preserve their Premier League status.

Tottenham forward Mathys Tel admits the Premier League is ‘boring to watch’

It appears that the France Under-21 international is now too big a fan of the Premier League as a spectacle.

He suggested that the style of football can be boring and structured, with very little room for magicians to make something happen on the ball.

Speaking to podcaster Zack Nani, Tel said about the Premier League: “I’ll tell you the truth, yes, it’s not exciting. It’s boring to watch; it’s really just a clash between two teams with their own ideas.

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“There’s less spectacle, there’s no Vinícius pulling off a sombrero, dribbling past you, no Kylian [Mbappé] accelerating past you. Here, I’d say it’s more structured, maybe too much so, with clear ideas, all the set pieces, little details that can sometimes make the difference. But sometimes you think it might be too much.”

Tel admits he hates marking players for Spurs

Set pieces are arguably the only area where Tottenham improved considerably under Thomas Frank, with the Lilywhites being much more effective in both scoring from and conceding goals from corners and free-kicks.

However, Tel admitted that he hates being asked to mark inside the box, referring to it as a ‘zoo’.

The Spurs forward added: “I told the assistant coach in charge of set pieces: ‘Don’t put me on that marking job.’ Because it’s a zoo.

“We’re all bunched together, everyone’s pushing, knocking each other to the ground, holding onto each other. Forget it. The goalkeeper can no longer get out, he can no longer see.”

Pedro Porro has reacted to suggestions that his recent outburst in Tottenham vs Crystal Palace was directed at Igor Tudor.

The Tottenham players have looked like an extremely troubled bunch all season, as the pressure on the team has continued to grow with each poor performance.

The poor displays at home have often led to frustrations of the fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium boiling over, and we have even seen altercations between supporters and Spurs players.

There were also some controversial moments during Tottenham’s 3-1 loss to Crystal Palace last week, with one Spurs defender’s behaviour under the scanner.

Pedro Porro explains his outburst during Tottenham’s defeat to Crystal Palace

Porro has been accused of losing his head and throwing his toys out of the pram by Joe Hart after the Spaniard was agitated after being replaced in the second-half against the Eagles.

Hart suggested that he expects a calmer reaction from a senior player, but the Spurs full-back has insisted that his frustration was directed at his own performance and the result rather than at Igor Tudor.

When asked if his anger at being taken off was why he battered a chair on the bench, Porro responded (via Football.London): “It was my own reaction and I just want to make it clear it was not about the manager. I am a player who gives it all on the pitch, 200 per cent, and we never like losing.

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“It is just about that. So, just to end all the speculation that it was about the manager. It is a situation, we have never seen ourselves in this situation and it was just my reaction.”

Porro backs Tudor to get Spurs out of trouble

Reports indicate that Tottenham are already considering all their options regarding Tudor as they continue to drop towards the dreaded relegation zone.

Calls for Spurs to sack the Croatian continue to get louder, but the Spanish right-back has given his backing to the newcomer.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a potential move for Sean Dyche and we now know how the former Nottingham Forest boss feels about the idea.

Tottenham Hotspur could soon be in search of a new manager if Igor Tudor fails to turn things around in the coming weeks.

A timeline has already been set for Tudor to prove himself or face the sack, with Spurs firmly in a relegation fight.

Should he depart, Tottenham are set to make another interim appointment before they assess their managerial situation in the summer.

Tottenham dealt Sean Dyche blow amid managerial uncertainty

A fair few names have been thrown into the mix as potential replacements for Igor Tudor, including Sean Dyche.

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The former Nottingham Forest boss is known as a relegation specialist and could well fit into the frame of what Spurs will be aiming to accomplish for the rest of the season. The 54-year-old could well bring some defensive solidity to this Tottenham side that has leaked goals all season.

The Independent are now reporting that Dyche is said to be reluctant to take on a short-term role, which is a huge blow for Spurs at the moment.

It is claimed there could also be complications with his settlement from Nottingham Forest, where he was sacked last month.

Spurs alternatives include Redknapp, Mason, and Sherwood

Dyche is far from the only manager Tottenham could turn to in their quest for survival over the coming days and weeks. The Lilywhites could well look to a few of their ex-players and managers who have openly expressed a desire to take the interim role.

Former assistant coach Ryan Mason has been linked with the Tottenham job, having been sacked by West Brom earlier this season. It is understood that Spurs are big fans, given the experience he has from previously working as a coach in north London.

One Tottenham Hotspur star is taking some big steps in an effort to fulfil his potential as he looks to bounce back from his recent minor setback.

It is hard to read too much into Tudor’s team selections and his tactical calls in his first few games as Spurs boss, given that the newcomer has been severely handicapped by injuries.

In fact, Tudor himself has said that the style of play and system is not a priority for Spurs right now, with the club’s only goal being to pick up points and secure their Premier League status.

One Spurs star who had been in fine form before the Croat’s arrival suddenly finds himself playing a reduced role, but that has not deterred his commitment to work even harder to make his mark.

Alasdair Gold reveals big steps Xavi Simons has taken at Tottenham

Xavi has been a marginal figure under Tudor and has not been used centrally when he has been handed opportunities.

Football.London’s Alasdair Gold has now shed light on how the former RB Leipzig man’s mindset and his desire to succeed as he looks to prove his worth to his new boss.

He reveals that those close to Xavi have shared that it was drilled into the attacking midfielder to be ambitious and never accept failure through his upbringing at Barcelona and PSG.

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Gold shares that the 22-year-old has hired his own data analyst, video analyst, strength and conditioning coach, personal trainer, and even a mindset coach, as he is desperate to keep him improving.

The journalist adds that Xavi has been spotted training at Hotspur Way on his days off and has worked hard to improve himself physically for the Premier League challenge.

Xavi needs to stand up for Spurs in final run-in

Given the players that Tottenham are currently missing, they are severely depleted in terms of creative quality in the final third.

Xavi is one of the only fit players who can create magic on the ball and fashion opportunities out of nothing.

Spurs may need three more wins to secure their Premier League status, and it is hard to see the Lilywhites getting those points unless the 22-year-old has a strong end to the campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur are facing a mounting injury crisis ahead of their trip to Anfield, with Igor Tudor potentially without a host of key players as Spurs prepare for a crucial Premier League fixture.

Tottenham Hotspur cannot afford to dwell too long on their 5-2 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid, as attention now turns to Premier League action this weekend.

Up next for Spurs is a daunting clash at Anfield, where they are set to face a wounded Liverpool side gunning for a Champions League spot.

The Reds suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves in their last Premier League encounter, before Galatasaray handed them another blow in their round of 16 Champions League first-leg tie.

The pressure is now on Igor Tudor, who will be keen to prove his critics wrong as he goes in search of his first win as Tottenham boss, hoping his fifth attempt will be the charm.

Tottenham injury news ahead of Liverpool clash

The Croat is well aware that if he is to get any result from this game, he will have to do so without several of his key players.

The likes of Wilson Odobert, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur are all facing extended spells on the sidelines, with both Maddison and Odobert not expected to feature again this season.

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Ben Davies is also out, but fellow left-back Destiny Udogie and wide forward Mohammed Kudus could feature at some point this month. Lucas Bergvall could return in April.

Suspensions also do not help Tudor’s cause, as Micky van de Ven will be out of contention following his sending off against Crystal Palace.

The Spurs boss was also hit with two further knocks as Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha clashed heads and are now at risk of missing Saturday’s game due to concussion protocols.

That could leave Tottenham without at least 12 players for this Premier League outing on Saturday.

Spurs receive Djed Spence boost before Anfield test

Tudor, however, is set to receive a small boost on the injury front as Djed Spence is now available for selection in the Premier League.

The full-back had been nursing a calf injury which kept him out briefly, but he returned during the midweek clash against Atletico Madrid and is almost certain to feature in the league this weekend.

The match against Liverpool is a crucial one for Spurs, who know that defeat at Anfield, combined with victories for West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, could see them drop to 18th place, given the gap between the sides is only a single point.

Just before Tottenham Hotspur lock horns with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Pedro Porro has reacted to the speculation linking Cristian Romero with a move to the La Liga side.

Speculation continues to run rife about Romero’s future, even though he only signed a new contract and became Spurs captain last summer.

The Argentine has publicly expressed his discontent with the Tottenham hierarchy’s decisions, and naturally, there have been suggestions that this could be his final year in North London.

Atletico Madrid are allegedly preparing to pounce on Romero if he becomes available in the summer, but his teammate has now stressed the 27-year-old’s importance to this Spurs side.

Pedro Porro hails Tottenham’s ‘leader’ Cristian Romero

The Spurs captain is set to start for the first time under Igor Tudor at the Metropolitano Stadium this evening, having served a four-match suspension in the Premier League.

Ahead of the clash in the Spanish capital, Porro has hailed the leadership qualities of Romero, suggesting that the centre-back is invaluable in big games such as this one.

When asked about his Tottenham teammate, Porro told Radio Marca: “He’s a leader in our dressing room, he’s our captain, I think he’s going to help us a lot and having his leadership in these kinds of games is essential. He helps us a lot and is a problem for our opponents.”

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Porro was then asked about whether Romero had discussed the possibility of joining Atleti last summer, and the right-back responded: “No, well… it’s true I saw a couple of things, but we didn’t actually discuss it with him. If we talked about everything that’s out there, we’d never finish (laughs).”

Porro may also end up in the Spanish capital this summer

Romero is not the only Tottenham star who could end up in Madrid this summer.

It has emerged over recent days that Porro himself could be targeted by Real Madrid, particularly if the Lilywhites get relegated this season.

The update, which came from Fichajes, suggested that Los Blancos are eyeing multiple raids of the North London club for discount deals if they fail to stay in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur have identified the key players in their squad that they definitely want to hang onto amidst what could be a busy summer at Hotspur Way.

Spurs are not even assured of their Premier League status for next season, which means they cannot yet finalise their plans for the summer window.

However, reports indicate that Tottenham are ready to undertake an ambitious rebuilding of their squad if they do avoid relegation.

That is certainly long overdue, particularly given the club’s inability to get more players through the door in January.

Nine Tottenham players are not for sale this summer

A major rebuild would not just entail a high number of signings, but would also require a lot of exits, given that Tottenham’s squad size is already bloated.

According to The Telegraph, Spurs have already identified nine first-team players who they would ideally like to keep at the club.

Those are Micky van de Ven, Dominic Solanke, Conor Gallagher, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski, who are all seen as valuable players who can contribute in the upcoming seasons.

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However, the outlet does point out that there have been suggestions that Van de Ven could be open to exiting the club.

Why Spurs may struggle to keep hold of Van de Ven

One can understand why the Lilywhites want to keep hold of the Dutchman, as his unique attributes make him irreplaceable.

However, Van de Ven has halted talks with Tottenham over a new contract, as he assesses his options ahead of the summer window.

A new report has shed light on what Tottenham Hotspur are thinking about Cristian Romero’s future amidst widespread transfer interest in their captain.

Romero took aim at the Tottenham hierarchy following the closure of the January transfer window, which is not the first time he has publicly had a go at his employers.

Since then, it has emerged from various sources that Romero has decided to exit the North London club at the end of this season.

It was reported last month that Spurs had moved to reassure their captain about their summer ambitions and their desire to compete at the top, but a new report has suggested that the club may have now come to a different conclusion.

Tottenham willing to sell Cristian Romero this summer

A new report in The Telegraph has now revealed that the Lilywhites may be coming around to the idea that it is time to part ways with the centre-back.

The report says that Spurs see Romero as an important player in their fight to preserve their Premier League status in the upcoming nine league games.

However, there is thought to be a growing belief at the club that it may be best for both Romero and Spurs to go their separate ways at the end of this campaign.

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Which clubs are after Romero?

According to various sources, Atletico Madrid are ready to pounce on Romero after failing with a move for the centre-back last summer.

Barcelona are also big fans of Romero, but they may have to resort to offering their players to Spurs as a part of the deal as they may not be able to meet the Premier League club’s asking price.

Diego Simeone has revealed who he thinks are the favourites in the Champions League round of 16 clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid.

Spurs travel to the Spanish capital for the first leg with the prospect of relegation from the Premier League hanging over them.

The Lilywhites may have bigger fish to fry domestically, but Igor Tudor may see the clash against Atletico as an opportunity to beat a top side and instil some confidence in the Tottenham squad.

While Tottenham are on the verge of being in the relegation zone, the La Liga side are sitting third in the table, and many would thus consider the Rojiblancos as heavy favourites.

Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid are not favourites against Tottenham

However, Simeone pushed back against the idea that his team are expected to win, pointing out that Tottenham finished 4th in the league phase of the Champions League and qualified directly to the R16.

When asked if Atletico go into the tie as favourites, the Argentine said (via Into the Calderon): “I don’t know what it’s related to, if it’s related to the fact that they made it to the round of 16, finishing where they did, which was fourth. We’re not really favourites. If you want to relate it to their form, it’s up to you how you want to write about it or how you want to convey it to your audience.”

Simeone revealed that he expects Igor Tudor’s side to be positive and play on the frontfoot in Madrid.

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He added about Tuesday’s fixture: “We don’t know how Tottenham will start the game. We know their characteristics, I know the coach. He (Igor Tudor) has always played with an offensive mindset with the teams he has been with, regardless of the formation he has used. And, well, we’ll see tomorrow. As we always say, you imagine a lot of situations that, obviously, the players on the field can change.”

Simeone makes admission ahead of Conor Gallagher reunion

The Atletico boss will come up against a very familiar face, having managed Conor Gallagher for 18 months before his switch to Spurs in January.

Simeone had a lot of positive things to say about Gallagher ahead of the midfielder’s return to the Metropolitano Stadium.

When asked about the Tottenham midfielder, the Atleti boss said: “He’s a guy who worked with a lot of humility since he came to us. He’s a hard worker. He’s a player who is very dangerous coming in from the second line.

“He’s a player who can play in different positions because of the collective work he does for the team. He’s a guy who has behaved very well, and we have very fond memories of his time at Atlético Madrid.”

Richarlison’s long-term future at Tottenham Hotspur continues to generate speculation, with fresh reports suggesting the Brazilian forward could finally move on when the transfer window reopens.

Brazilian forward Richarlison is one player who has often found his name involved in transfer speculation in recent years.

However, he has remained a Spurs player throughout it all, yet the rumours have refused to disappear heading into the summer.

Richarlison has attempted to pour cold water on several reports linking him with a move away from Tottenham, but that has done little to stop the speculation.

Richarlison is expected to leave Spurs in summer window

The Brazilian is enjoying a productive season, although he has had to deal with injuries at different points.

Eight goals in the Premier League – the most of any Tottenham player – is impressive, and he is set to play a role in Spurs’ push for survival this campaign.

Whether Tottenham secure their league status or not remains to be seen, but according to a report from AS, that will have little bearing on Richarlison’s future.

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The publication claims the Brazilian is expected to leave Tottenham in the summer, with a transfer possibly happening after the World Cup.

Plenty of clubs are keen on Richarlison

Richarlison has, in recent months, been linked with several sides across Europe, the Middle East and South America.

There have been reports suggesting the Spurs number nine is attracting interest from clubs in the Middle East, although Richarlison has refuted those claims.