Mathys Tel was initially expected to be one among nine Tottenham players to miss out against Slavia Prague<\/a>, as the forward had not been named in Spurs\u2019 Champions League squad for the league phase.<\/p>\n However, according to an amendment to UEFA\u2019s rules,\u00a0clubs can replace one outfield player in their Champions League squad in case of an injury<\/a>, and Tottenham appear to have done just that.<\/p>\n During his press conference on Monday, Frank admitted that Tottenham considered bringing Tel into the squad<\/a> in place of the injured Dominic Solanke.<\/p>\n As per UEFA\u2019s new rules, any replacement has to be made before this evening\u2019s fixture, matchday six in the Champions League<\/a>. Clubs are allowed to replace an injured player (who has been out for at least 60 days) with a previously unregistered player.<\/p>\n Since Solanke has been out injured since August, Spurs are now able to make this change. In fact, Frank could have made it even earlier, had he chosen to do so.<\/p>\n Journalist Fabrice Hawkins has now revealed that Tottenham have indeed made that change, with Tel<\/a> expected to be part of the club\u2019s Champions League squad for the first time this evening.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8Exclusive French striker Mathys Tel is in Tottenham Hotspur’s squad to face Slavia Prague this tuesday despite not being selected for the Champions League group stage. He replaces Dominic Solanke. pic.twitter.com\/vaQOR7QTSg<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fabrice Hawkins (@FabriceHawkins) December 9, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Tel could be in line to start against Slavia Prague<\/p>\n Ahead of the game, Frank has admitted that he will rotate his starting eleven<\/a>, given how thick and fast games have come over the last few weeks.<\/p>\n![\"Mathys](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mathys-tel-thomas-frank-1024x682.jpg\")
Credit: @thefrederikkejensen \/ InstagramMathys Tel will be in Tottenham\u2019s squad against Slavia Prague<\/p>\n