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Tottenham star earns 8.41/10 rating to make WhoScored Team of the Week

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Tottenham's Mathys Tel was included in WhoScored's Matchweek Eight Team of the Week after his standout performance against Chelsea, earning an 8.41 rating. WhoScored noted that Tel scored a late goal, collected the ball inside his own half, and drove past Maxence Lacroix before finishing low into the bottom corner.

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Tottenham star earns 8.41/10 rating to make WhoScored Team of the Week
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Tottenham's Mathys Tel was included in WhoScored's Matchweek Eight Team of the Week after his standout performance against Chelsea, earning an 8.41 rating. WhoScored noted that Tel scored a late goal, collected the ball inside his own half, and drove past Maxence Lacroix before finishing low into the bottom corner. Tel recorded two shots, one on target, and created two key passes, also winning two aerial duels and seven duels overall. The goal sealed a significant 2-0 victory for Tottenham.

BBC Sport pundit Troy Deeney also included Tel in his Matchweek Eight Team of the Week, praising Tel's pace, power, and hard work. Deeney noted that Tel had a difficult start to his career at Spurs but showed his potential against Chelsea with an unbelievable goal. Tel's performance was marked by his solo run from his own half, riding challenges before scoring from outside the box.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi praised Tel's performance, stating that Tel and Kudus made the difference in the game. De Zerbi highlighted that Tel needs to improve by becoming calmer and understanding football better, but acknowledged him as a big talent. Tel expressed his happiness about scoring the goal, saying it was something special for him.

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Tottenham’s Mathys Tel has earned further recognition after his standout display against Chelsea, with WhoScored including the Spurs forward in their Matchweek Eight Team of the Week. Tel’s heroics against Chelsea on Saturday evening have already earned recognition, with BBC Sport pundit Troy Deeney including the Spurs forward in his Matchweek Eight Team of the Week following his impressive showing. It is hardly surprising to see the widespread praise for Tel, as he grabbed the winner against the Blues with a solo run from his own half, riding challenges from Acheampong and Lacroix before scoring from outside the box.

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