BREAKING NEWS: Tottenham’s Mathys Tel Admits Liverpool Star Left Him ‘Shocked’—Says He’s Not Ready for the Premier League Yet.

Tottenham’s latest recruit, Mathys Tel, has made a surprising confession following his team’s embarrassing 4-0 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final. The young French striker, who recently made a high-profile move to Spurs, has faced some of the top defenders in world football—but none, he claims, have ever made him doubt his readiness for the Premier League quite like one Liverpool player did.

After the match, Tel was full of admiration for his opponent, admitting:

“I have faced and played with top-class players many times, but this Liverpool player did something I’ve never seen in my whole career. I’m not sure I’m ready for the Premier League.”

Though Tel didn’t initially mention the player by name, sources close to the Spurs camp have confirmed that the player in question is Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool’s defensive powerhouse and captain.

Van Dijk Stuns Tel

At just 18 years old, Mathys Tel has already built a reputation as one of Europe’s brightest young talents, but he was completely shut down by Liverpool. Facing Van Dijk posed a whole new level of difficulty—an experience Tel had never encountered before.

Van Dijk, known for his flawless positioning, strength, and composure under pressure, completely overwhelmed the young forward throughout the game. Tel struggled to get past him and failed to make any significant impact as Liverpool dominated the match.

A Welcome to English Football

The Premier League is widely regarded as one of the most physically demanding leagues in the world, and Tel’s reaction underscores how tough the transition can be—even for elite young players. The Frenchman’s comments suggest that Liverpool’s intensity and defensive quality left him questioning his readiness for English football.

Fans quickly reacted to Tel’s statement, with many Liverpool supporters humorously claiming that they “made him rethink his life choices” after just one match.

One fan tweeted: “We made him have a rethink! Welcome to the Premier League, Mathys Tel.”

Another wrote: “Van Dijk sent this guy straight into an identity crisis.”

A Learning Experience for Tel

Despite his tough performance against Liverpool, Tel remains an exciting talent for Tottenham. His admission of being overwhelmed by the competition shows that he’s aware of the challenges ahead. This experience could motivate him to adapt and improve quickly.

Spurs fans will hope that the young forward can learn from this tough debut and develop into the player they believe he can be. However, one thing is certain—if Tel thought playing in the Premier League would be easy, Liverpool gave him a harsh reality check.