Tottenham: MOTD are right, Roberto De Zerbi must unleash ‘carnage’ Mathys Tel vs Aston Villa

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(Credit: Imago) Sun 26 April 2026 9:15, UK Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi should be left in no doubt that he must start Mathys Tel on the wing for their clash against Aston Villa next weekend. The Match of the Day team raved about the youngster in their analysis of Tottenham’s win over Wolves on Friday night, and that should tell his manager everything he needs to know moving forward.

MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Mathys Tel changed the game vs WolvesTel became a key player under Igor Tudor, but he is still waiting for his first start of De Zerbi’s reign, although it is now clear that it should come next weekend at Villa Park. The 38-year-old also praised the way that Tel “mixed up his game,” and that unpredictability should be something that De Zerbi looks to harness in the coming weeks. 🚨🎙️ Roberto De Zerbi was asked about what more Mathys Tel needs to do to get into the #thfc starting XI. 👀"Nothing more, because I'm happy with him.

Tel’s competition to drastically reduce at Tottenham next seasonTel faced his fair share of criticism from Tottenham supporters in the first half of the season, but he has slowly proven the impact that he can have on the team in the second half of the campaign. The starlet has often played second fiddle to Kolo Muani for little reason this term, with his teammate’s reputation in the game perhaps handing him the edge in the eyes of certain managers.However, with his departure now imminent, the door looks set to be open for Tel to establish himself as one of the key players in the team next term.