Bayern Munich looks like a side that has reinvented itself under Vincent Kompany this season. While there is certainly room for improvement, it’s been a huge step forward for the Bavarians as they look to challenge for trophies on multiple fronts. Despite Bayern’s competing in numerous competitions in a densely packed schedule, there are been a handful of players who have not been able to establish themselves under Kompany. One such player is Mathys Tel.
Last season, Tel amassed seven goals and five assists in 1050 Bundesliga minutes. This season, however, the young Frenchman has zero goals and zero assists in only 114 league minutes. Tel is on pace to only accumulate 388 Bundesliga minutes across the entirety of the season, which is 37% of the minutes he played last season.
Amidst rumors of a potential loan move, former Bayern striker and current club ambassador Claudio Pizzaro holds Tel in high regard and is adamant that the striker take his chance when it comes. Abendzeitung sports journalist Kilian Kreitmar (via @iMiaSanMia) captured the Peruvian legend speaking about Tel, saying, “The boy has a lot of talent and quality. When he gets the chance, he just has to try to use his quality and try to score goals. We strikers live from goals.”
This is some real groundbreaking commentary from Pizarro, and with this new information in mind, Tel will certainly be able to turn things around. In fact, Kompany will be kicking himself for not having told Tel to “use his quality” and to “score goals” sooner, but at least it’s now been said. In all seriousness, Tel is a top talent with an excellent support system at Bayern, and Pizarro’s comments show that everyone at the club is behind the player and pulling in the same direction.
Whether at Bayern or out on loan, Tel will continue to develop over the remainder of the season. With the level of determination and discipline he’s shown in his career so far, it is only a matter of time before Tel once again finds the back of the net.
