Mathys Tel spoke about his ‘special’ debut and first Spurs goal

Tottenham Hotspur's new signing Mathys Tel experienced a stormy introduction to English football, making his debut in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Anfield before scoring his first goal for the club in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Aston Villa.

The 19-year-old French striker described his start at Spurs as "good... without the defeats," highlighting the mixed emotions of personal achievement amidst team disappointment. 

Tel's goal came in the 91st minute of Tottenham's 2-1 loss to Villa, offering a glimmer of hope in an otherwise disappointing cup exit. 

Despite the result, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou emphasized that the goal "would do him the world of good," recognizing the importance of Tel's contribution. 

Tel's performance was one of the few bright spots for Tottenham, with the player showing confidence and a willingness to take on defenders. 

Looking ahead, Tel expressed belief in his teammates and staff, stating, "I'm not scared about the future. We play next week against Manchester United and we are going to do our jobs".