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Thu 27 November 2025 16:10, UK <\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s misjudgement of Dominic Solanke\u2019s injury has left Thomas Frank without the use of Mathys Tel in the Champions League. <\/p>\n
Tel was left out of Tottenham\u2019s 25-man squad<\/a> for the Champions League, as the head coach was told that Solanke\u2019s injury wasn\u2019t serious.<\/p>\n Tottenham were beaten 5-3 by PSG<\/a> in the Champions League on Wednesday, but are still in a good position to qualify for the knockout stages.<\/p>\n However, Frank<\/a> will most likely still be without Solanke<\/a> for crucial upcoming games, which leaves him a man short for the players he can use in the competition.<\/p>\n The depth of this saga, which includes Tel<\/a> and Solanke, makes the situation even more embarrassing for the Lilywhites.<\/p>\n Tel has started to show his worth for Tottenham<\/a>, and in a time where Frank needs all the attackers he can get, he\u2019s been let down by the medical staff.<\/p>\n Solanke may return to training in the coming weeks<\/a>, but it\u2019s going to take time for the striker to get up to speed.<\/p>\n Games (started)GoalsTotal duels won per gameTouches per game Shots per gameAccurate passes per gameAverage rating8 (3)21.510.10.873%6.79Mathys Tel\u2019s stats for Tottenham in the Premier League, according to Sofascore<\/p>\n Tel has only started three times in the league this season, but still boasts a 73 per cent pass completion and is a clear threat going forward, considering the substitute appearances he\u2019s had.<\/p>\n Solanke, who completes 69 per cent of his passes, was ruled out of Tottenham\u2019s pre-season friendly against Luton Town in July through an ankle injury, which was described by the club as \u201cminor\u201d.<\/p>\n That\u2019s the same ankle that he has now had an operation on, which has left him nowhere sidelined for practically the entire season so far.<\/p>\n \u2139\ufe0f Dominic Solanke misses out as a precaution with a minor ankle injury.<\/p>\n \u2014 Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 26, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Thankfully for Spurs, there is a chance for them to shuffle things around at the next point of registration.<\/p>\n Tottenham can re-register after January transfer window<\/p>\n Usually, in early February, clubs are given a chance to resubmit a registration of their Champions League<\/a> squad following the conclusion of the January transfer window.<\/p>\n Tottenham should have the chance to add Tel to the mix in February after the window closes, with potential departures also likely to make space for the Frenchman.<\/p>\n Tottenham\u2019s next three Champions League fixtures:<\/p>\n Tottenham vs Slavia Prague (H) 9 DecemberTottenham vs Borussia Dortmund (H) 20 JanuaryEintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham (A) 28 January<\/p>\n It will give the Lilywhites a chance to register Dejan Kulusevski, who is injured at the moment, and any new signings that Frank deems good enough to make his final squad.<\/p>\n As for now, Tottenham will be without Tel for some more Champions League games with Solanke\u2019s return up in the air.<\/p>\n Enjoyed this article? Stay connected with all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content by following us on our new Instagram account \u2013 @tottenhamnews24<\/a>7<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Mathys](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1Tel-1024x576.png\")
Credit: ImagoTottenham said Dominic Solanke\u2019s injury was \u2018minor\u2019<\/p>\n