In the end, Frank left out six senior Tottenham players from the squad for the league phase<\/a>, with Tel being the most surprising absentee.<\/p>\n Many Spurs fans were shocked that Tel did not make the Champions League squad<\/a>, given that the Frenchman was the club\u2019s first signing of the Frank era.<\/p>\n It has now been revealed by Alasdair Gold that UEFA\u2019s executive committee approved an amendment to this season\u2019s UEFA club competitions\u2019 regulations.<\/p>\n Following the amendment, clubs can temporarily replace one outfield player in their squad if he suffers from injury or illness.<\/p>\n However, the change would have to be made by matchday six, which will be played in the final week of November.<\/p>\n UEFA’s executive committee today approved an amendment to this season’s UEFA men\u2019s club competitions\u2019 regulations to admit the temporary replacement of a maximum of one outfield player with long-term injury or illness during the league phase up to and including matchday six.<\/p>\n \u2014 Alasdair Gold (@AlasdairGold) September 11, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n This means that if there is an injury at Spurs<\/a>, then one of Tel<\/a>, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski<\/a>, Kota Takai, or\u00a0Radu Dragusin could still play a part in the league phase.<\/p>\n How Tel has reacted to Thomas Frank\u2019s snub<\/p>\n Frank\u2019s decision to leave out the 20-year-old just months after he signed for the club could have shattered his confidence.<\/p>\n Tel admitted that he is disappointed but vowed to come back in the best way possible<\/a> and prove his worth to the Tottenham boss.<\/p>\n He certainly did that during the international break, with Tel netting a brilliant brace for France\u2019s U21s against Serbia<\/a>, reminding everyone of his finishing prowess.<\/p>\n Have something to tell us about this article? Let us know ![\"Mathys](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/mathys-tel-1a-1024x682.jpg\")
Credit: @thefrederikkejensen \/ InstagramUEFA\u2019s decision offers Mathys Tel a potential Tottenham lifeline<\/p>\n