Mathys Tel’s Premier League statistics reveal that the Tottenham winger excels in one key area, though concerns remain in other aspects of his game.Tottenham Hotspur have struggled in front of goal this season, with the Lilywhites yet to score a single goal. Last time out, those struggles were laid bare as Spurs failed to manage a single shot on target in their clash against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground despite taking 11 shots in the match.This comes after the Lilywhites spent close to £400 million (€400m) in the summer transfer window, with £145 million (€145m) of that going towards forward additions.Credit: @thatfootballphotog / InstagramImpressive Mathys Tel stat highlights both his strength and weakness for TottenhamRoberto De Zerbi is well aware of his forwards’ struggles and has not held back in his criticism of the entire attack. However, he has also singled out wide forward Mathys Tel, with De Zerbi stating that the Frenchman barely makes the right decision in the final third.The stats now back up these claims, with data from FotMob revealing that Tel has created only 1.2 chances per 90 minutes.And while he has created a few chances, Tel has yet to create any big chances in all three games he has played for Tottenham in the English top flight.M. TelTottenham – Premier League (2026 – 2027)Appearances3Assists0Passes75Key Passes3Pass Accuracy (%)85.00Stats correct as of 8 September 2026.Tel’s dribbling shines despite decision-making concernsBut it is not all bad from the forward, as Tel currently tops the charts for dribbles completed in the entire Premier League. That is according to WhoScored, who have revealed that the winger’s ten dribbles completed is a league high.Mathys Tel has completed more dribbles (10) than any other player in the Premier League this season. 🤤 pic.twitter.com/qP1La1oQ24— WhoScored (@WhoScored) September 7, 2026There is no denying Tel’s quality in one-v-one situations, but the frustration comes when he fails to make the right decision after taking on his man. De Zerbi said about Tel’s decision-making: “We have Mathys Tel, big potential. But also Mathys takes too many wrong decisions, and Mudryk. So, two big players, two big potential players.”This season, there is competition for places in attack, meaning Tel will have to step up his game if he is to keep a spot in the starting XI.READ MORE: Tottenham interested in French striker who is already 6ft 4 at just 18 years oldThe post Mathys Tel leads Premier League in a mad stat, but it also shows his biggest weakness appeared first on Spurs Web.