🧐 Quo vadis, Mathys? Why Kane is the answer to Tel’s problems | OneFootball

Quo vadis? This question, which according to Christian tradition the Apostle Peter asked Jesus when he fled from Rome and means "where are you going?", could also be asked today of a former hopeful of FC Bayern.

Since his final departure from Munich last summer, things have not been going quite as planned for Mathys Tel at Tottenham Hotspur. In the Premier League, the Frenchman has only been in the starting lineup for a quarter of the games for his new club, and he hasn't even been registered by the Spurs for the Champions League. So: Quo vadis, Mathys?

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First of all, his current path leads the young striker talent to a former teammate and, according to him, the best striker in the world. As Tel revealed to 'The Telegraph' a few weeks ago, he is in close contact with his former teammate and mentor.

"Four days ago, he sent me a voice message and we talked about how I can improve in terms of finishing and positioning in the penalty area," the 20-year-old revealed from his conversation with none other than Harry Kane. Besides the training sessions with the team and advice from Thomas Frank, Tel can therefore get sporting tips from the very top shelf. 

Looking at the footballing talent of the Frenchman, adapting to what is probably the best league in the world should be possible sooner or later. Despite his limited playing time, the player from near Paris has scored two goals this season, including the important equalizer in the last game against Manchester United. 

Without a doubt, alongside the sporting component, the mental pressure is a challenge that one (especially at a young age) must first be able to withstand. But here too, Harry Kane comes into play. "He told me: Whenever you want, just call me or send a text, and we'll talk. If you want to talk about football, or if you don't want to talk about football but about life, I'm always there for you," Tel is quoted by the 'Telegraph'.

If he takes advantage of these services and Kane finds enough time besides constantly scoring goals, the French U-national player can hope for perhaps the best support one can have alongside regular match operations to become a successful striker at Tottenham Hotspur. 

When, where, how, and whether the two former teammates spoke during the international break is probably known only to them. A few wise words wouldn't hurt, though. On Sunday, Mathys Tel has to face the league leaders FC Arsenal with his Spurs in the "North London Derby". 

The signs for Tel are not so bad at first. In his first South Derby against VfB Stuttgart, the Frenchman scored his debut goal in the Bundesliga. How to approach this tricky and highly emotional derby, he could surely ask Harry Kane.

Additionally, the Englishman would certainly not mind if Tel gifts his beloved former club a derby goal against the hated Gunners. So: Quo vadis, Mathys? The game could provide an initial answer. And Kane will most likely be watching. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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