Dele Alli has once again found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons, with fresh reports out of Italy painting a bleak picture of the Tottenham icon’s time at Como under Cesc Fabregas.
Dele Alli was largely regarded as one of football’s brightest prospects after a few standout seasons at Tottenham Hotspur under Mauricio Pochettino.
The Englishman enjoyed a remarkable 2016–17 season, scoring 22 goals in all competitions and establishing himself as one of the most exciting young midfielders in Europe.
Dele also earned 37 caps for England, including appearances at the 2018 World Cup; however, injuries and off-field issues have since derailed his career.
Dele Alli falls out of favour with Cesc Fabregas at Como
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, it is now believed that the midfielder is seriously considering retirement at 29, less than four years after he left Tottenham Hotspur in January 2022.
Alli joined Como after unproductive spells at both Everton and Besiktas, signing an 18-month contract with the Serie A side, and his fortunes remain the same as he has managed just one appearance since joining the Italian side back in January.
That singular outing remains one to forget for the midfielder, who was sent off for a tackle on fellow Englishman Ruben Loftus-Cheek, which is reported to have left manager Cesc Fabregas furious.
It is now understood that Dele Alli has been training separately from the Como senior squad alongside other out-of-favour players and is considering whether it is time to walk away from the beautiful game for good.
Tottenham fans will be saddened by Dele Alli’s decline
Alli looked to have been finding his feet again after off-the-field issues and had even set a goal of featuring in the 2026 World Cup for England.
The midfielder’s chances of doing that have now taken a major hit if he is now out of favour at Como, where he was hoping to find his form once more.
It is, of course, sad to see an iconic Spurs player and footballer have to deal with such issues, as the quality and talent were very evident.
Alli has had his fair share of injuries while at Como and has had to work his way back to full fitness. It now appears as though Dele Alli’s future in the game is in serious doubt.
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