Tottenham Hotspur forward Mathys Tel has officially withdrawn from the France Under-21 squad following a concerning injury sustained during Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat at Leeds United. The 21-year-old was forced off the pitch at Elland Road after absorbing a heavy challenge from Jayden Bogle, prompting immediate concern from the medical staff. Manager Roberto De Zerbi did not mince words in his post-match press conference, stating, “Bad injury, and now we have to make the medical check,” while admitting he feared a significant issue for his attacking option.
Roberto De Zerbi fears “significant problem” as forward misses Italy and England fixtures
The French Football Federation (FFF) confirmed on Monday that Tel will not join the national team’s training camp at the CNF Clairefontaine. The official statement read: “Having suffered an injury with his club Tottenham, Mathys Tel is forced to withdraw from the France Under-21 team training camp which began this Monday at the CNF Clairefontaine.” This withdrawal means the forward will miss two crucial upcoming fixtures, including high-profile matches against Italy and England, which are key preparation games for the squad.
For Tottenham, the news adds to a growing list of injury worries as they look to bounce back from the loss to Leeds. While the severity of Tel’s injury remains subject to further medical assessment, his absence from the U21 setup highlights the physical toll of the current schedule. Fans and analysts will now closely monitor the next few days for an official club update on the extent of the damage, as De Zerbi’s comments suggest this is far from a minor knock.
Source: Yahoo Sports
