Mathys Tel’s individual performance against Leeds United proved that Thomas Frank might have made a significant mistake this season.

Tel found the back of the net at Elland Road to score the game’s opening goal in Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 win against Leeds United.

Mohammed Kudus’ first Tottenham goal secured all three points for Frank’s men after Noah Okafor had equalised for the newly promoted team.

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It was an important three points that continued Tottenham’s strong start to the season, but Tel’s individual performance sent a clear message to management.

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Despite Tel signing for Tottenham permanently during the summer transfer window, Frank opted to leave him out of their Champions League squad this season.

Tottenham paid £30million for Tel to make his move to the Premier League a full-time one from Bayern Munich, but he has struggled to get game time under the new Spurs boss.

Frank controversially left Tel out of Tottenham’s Champions League squad, which surprised many fans at the time.

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