Tottenham plans formal complaint after Leeds defeat and Tel injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:50 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Tottenham is set to lodge a formal complaint with Pro Ref following the 1-0 loss to Leeds United on November 7, which saw Mathys Tel forced off due to injury after a controversial challenge by Jayden Bogle. The challenge was reviewed by VAR for four minutes, but no red card was issued. Tel's injury has raised concerns about his potential absence, with early indications suggesting it may be significant. Manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed frustration over the incident but maintained confidence in the referee's decisions. Spurs are seeking clarity on the VAR process in light of the injury and game dynamics.
- •Tottenham plans a formal complaint regarding officiating after 1-0 loss to Leeds.
- •Mathys Tel injured by Jayden Bogle's challenge, later seen on crutches.
- •Four-minute VAR review occurred, but no red card was issued.
- •De Zerbi frustrated with the decision; confidence in referees remains.
- •Concerns grow over the extent of Tel's injury and its impact on the squad.
- 7:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Spurs to make formal complaint after Leeds United defeat
"Tottenham to Lodge Formal Complaint After Mathys Tel Injury in Leeds DefeatTottenham are preparing to make a formal complaint to Pro Ref after Jayden Bogle avoided a red card for the challenge that fo...
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