Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham have a ‘mature and lovely’ player who can get ‘better and better’
Roberto De Zerbi has offered a candid insight into Mathys Tel’s reaction after his costly mistake for Tottenham against Leeds United.
There will definitely be a feeling of ‘what if’ among Tottenham Hotspur supporters as they continue their fight for survival.
One of the biggest what-ifs of this gameweek has already gone Spurs’ way after Newcastle United beat West Ham United and handed Tottenham a golden opportunity to secure their survival with a single point against Chelsea.
However, many fans will be thinking, what if Mathys Tel had never attempted that overhead kick in the box against Leeds last time out? Of course, things would have looked different for Spurs, who would have been safe by now.
Roberto De Zerbi reveals Mathys Tel’s reaction after Tottenham mistake
Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has now opened up on Tel after the forward’s mistake in the Leeds United game.
Speaking to football.london, he revealed exactly how the wide man has reacted to the costly error, offering a positive assessment of his mentality in the aftermath.
He said: “Great reaction. Very mature guy, maybe more so outside the pitch than on it because he has not played that many games. He is a lovely guy, strong character and in the future he can play better and better and become a great player for us.”
Spurs need Tel to play with confidence at this stage of the season
Spurs still need Mathys Tel in their fight to stay in the Premier League, and they need him playing with confidence if he is to make a real impact.
We have seen what a confident Tel looks like out wide for Spurs, as he offers a genuine attacking threat for Tottenham in advanced areas.
Against Leeds, while his error turned three points into one, he was the one who had initially put Spurs ahead after slotting in a lovely curler.
Such is the quality of the forward, and De Zerbi will be hoping to see that version of the Frenchman against Chelsea.
