Tottenham Hotspur headed into the November international break with some injury problems to contend with. Roberto De Zerbi could be without some of his key players by the time Spurs return to Premier League action against Ipswich Town next week.

Mathys Tel is the latest player to have picked up a problem. The Tottenham winger got injured in the first half against Leeds United before the November hiatus. Leeds United wing-back Jayden Bogle stood on the Achilles of the 21-year-old, and despite the French winger’s best efforts to carry on, the injury ultimately forced him off.

The incident was reviewed by VAR for multiple minutes before they ultimately came to the conclusion not to send Bogle off for the challenge. This did not go down well with Tottenham, who have complained about the decision to the refereeing body Pro Ref and sought an explanation. After the game, Tel was pictured leaving Elland Road on crutches.

Tottenham handed Mathys Tel injury boost

According to club insider Szyexcl on X, Spurs have been handed a huge boost as Tel’s injury is not as serious as first feared.

De Zerbi and the North London club feared the worst after the winger was withdrawn three minutes into the second half against Leeds. As a result, the 21-year-old has had to pull out of France’s under-21 squad.

“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,” a statement from the FFF read.

The latest information from the club insider on the Sarcelles-born talent’s injury should calm down the nerves within the Spurs fanbase. Tel was finally coming into his groove with recent displays, having netted a beautiful solo goal in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last month.

He was also looking sharp and trying to create things for his side against Leeds. Tel’s departure just before half-time sucked all the energy and attacking impetus, and after the break, Tottenham were totally uninspiring and devoid of creativity in the final third. While a return date is unknown right now, the former Bayern Munich prodigy is likely to return to action sooner than expected.

This will be a huge lift for De Zerbi, whose side have faced problems with creativity and scoring goals this season.