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Dele Alli, the 28-year-old footballer, had been a free agent since his contract with Everton expired last summer. Despite this, he continued to train with the Blues until he announced his departure in December. Currently, Dele is training with Como in Marbella, Spain. This training period comes after Como was given additional time off due…
Eric Dier could not hold back the tears as he spoke for the first time about his former Tottenham team-mate Dele Alli’s brave interview. Dele opened up to Gary Neville in The Overlap podcast this month about the problems in his life, ranging from being sexually abused as a child, dealing drugs as an eight-year-old…
Mauricio Pochettino has reached out to Dele Alli following the 27-year-old’s emotional interview with Gary Neville. The 27-year-old midfielder was once considered as one of the most exciting youngsters in the world, but his career has stuttered in recent years. In an interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap, the former Tottenham star opened up…
Alex Iwobi believes Dele Alli’s lack of application in training was the reason he was incapable of being “trusted” by former Everton manager Frank Lampard as the club battled for Premier League survival last season. Alex Iwobi said: “With him, he will say it himself, he isn’t a training player. Unless it’s a match in…
Dele Alli’s future is in his own hands as he begins his recovery from a hip injury that has ruled him out for the rest of the season, Sean Dyche said. Dele is out for an estimated eight to 10 weeks, an absence that would take him beyond the end of the Turkish Super Lig…
Amadou Onana has lifted the lid on what Frank Lampard told him shortly before his Goodison Park debut against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The midfielder was introduced for his second Everton match in the second half at the weekend, having also been brought on from the bench the previous week away to Aston Villa. He was…
Frank Lampard believes that a mix of support and tough love could be the key to unlocking Dele’s goalscoring instinct at Everton. Lampard believes that his player still has the instinct to get in the right positions to score goals. And, he explained the reason he brought him to the club was to help him find…
Dele Alli is still waiting to start his first game for Everton despite departing Tottenham for Merseyside at the end of the January transfer window. Struggling for form in north London in the past few seasons, Spurs elected to part with the 26-year-old on a permanent basis as Antonio Conte made some big changes to…
Everton manager Frank Lampard has outlined what Dele Alli needs to do to get into his starting line-up. The England international joined the Blues from Tottenham Hotspur on deadline day – just hours after Lampard was appointed – in a highly-structured deal that while initially a free transfer, could potentially be worth up to £40million. Asked…
Frank Lampard has explained what Dele Alli needs to do to get into his side as the Everton manager hit out over the “disadvantage” from the fixture scheduling for what could be a pivotal week in their season. The Blues go to Burnley on Wednesday night without a plethora of central midfield options with Donny…
Frank Lampard has addressed recent comments made regarding both Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dele Alli over the course of the international break. Both players stayed with Everton over the last two weeks to prepare at Finch Farm for this weekend’s trip to face West Ham United in the Premier League. Frank Lampard said: “Absolutely his commitment…
Frank Lampard has explained why he doesn’t want to rush Dele Alli into the Everton side after his signing from Tottenham Hotspur. Since making the switch to Merseyside on deadline day in the January transfer window, the midfielder has made four appearances for his new club – all from the bench. Frank Lampard said: “I think…
Antonio Conte believes he deserves to be winning trophies and admits that Tottenham did not give him any targets when he joined the club. The Spurs experience has been a different one for the Italian after winning league titles at Inter Milan, Chelsea and Juventus in his previous three club management jobs. At Tottenham the 52-year-old is…
Frank Lampard insists that some things won’t be so nice for Dele Alli as he attempts to get his transfer deadline day signing back to the top of his game for Everton but insists honesty is the best policy for both himself and the midfielder. In regards to working out why Alli has been unable to…
Tottenham striker Harry Kane has sent an emotional message to Dele Alli after the midfielder joined Everton on transfer deadline day. Alli completed a permanent transfer to Goodison Park as he looks to revive his career after a disappointing time at Spurs recently, where he had fallen back down the pecking order under Antonio Conte. Upon his…
Tottenham have confirmed the permanent move of Dele Alli, to Everton, marking the end of his time in north London. The Toffees have signed the midfielder on a permanent deal, after Donny van de Beek also joined from Man United, with their two loan spaces from Premier League clubs now filled. Speaking about the move to Goodison…
Was that game about good defending from Southampton or your team struggling to find a way through? I think both. Both. They were very good, they defended very well. To find space it wasn’t easy, but at the same time I think that we can do much better and to move the ball more quickly. Sometimes…
Was it a deserved result or could you have got the win? At the end, I think so, but I said this to our players. On one hand, I think we had a good performance, great commitment, great desire to take points against a strong team, against – for me – one of the best…
Antonio Conte has stated that he will give Dele Alli “the possibility to show his talent” at Tottenham. Yet to play for the new boss after failing to come off the bench on Thursday against Vitesse in the Europa Conference League, the Italian has stated that he has told every single player that they will be…
Nuno Espirito Santo provided an update on Harry Winks and Dele Alli in his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Tottenham’s fixture against Manchester United at the werekend. In his pre match press conference, Espirito Santo revealed that Spurs still have a few injury problems they would have to assess and deal with. Nuno Espirito…
Thoughts on the win? Was a good performance. I think we played good, in control of the game, possession. We knew the task ahead of us with the way Burnley play. It’s very tough as they are very good. Defensively we were spot on and we really did a good job of controlling how they…
KYLE Walker-Peters revealed he was feeling ready for the rigours of a new Premier League season – thanks to some intense warm-weather work alongside close pal Dele Alli.
The Saints full-back had been getting himself prepared alongside his former Spurs team-mate to return to pre-season – the pair putting themselves through their paces in both Dubai and Portugal during the off season.
Walker-Peters and Alli trained at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex while in Dubai and the Saints man said it was a boost to have someone on hand to spur him on.
He told the Daily Echo: “I was in Dubai and Portugal with Dele. It was tough but really enjoyable as well.
“We trained at NAS Centre (in Dubai) – the Crown Prince’s gym, which was nice. The facilities were great.
“We just worked on our fitness, worked on a few techniques and it was great to do.
“It makes a huge difference, you know? Sometimes you might wake up and not really want to do it but when you’ve got your mate next to you saying ‘come on, we’ve got to go’ or vice-versa, it does help.
“Being on the pitch with your friend, there’s nothing better, so it’s a big help.”
Edmonton-born Walker-Peters played just less than 30 minutes when Saints beat Cardiff City 4-0 in a friendly last week.
He started and featured for an hour before being replaced by Yan Valery in Saturday’s 3-1 triumph over Swansea City.
Assessing the victory over the Swans, Walker-Peters said: “I thought we stuck to the task really well.
“We have changed our style a bit and we are still working on it but I thought on Saturday we looked really good using that style and hopefully we kick on from here.
“In my instance, there’s a few different things I need to do that the gaffer’s asked me to do. I am starting to feel more and more comfortable doing those things and I think they showed.”
He added: “I feel great. During the off season I was working really hard to maintain my fitness.
“I did give myself a rest but I worked really hard on bettering myself physically. I feel ready but there are two more games to go.
“We are just going to keep trying to improve those tactics, keep getting sharper on the ball and hopefully go into the season really strong.”
Walker-Peters is expected to feature when Saints host La Liga outfits Levante and Athletic Bilbao in pre-season friendlies this week.
Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Dele Alli has taken responsibility for the woes of last season, and promises to make a good impact next season under new boss Nuno Espirito Santo. Amid another season of frustration for the north London club, it was safe to say that Alli’s campaign at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was one…
Dele Alli has sent a message to Tottenham fans after what has been an extremely difficult season for the England playmaker. Dele rose to stardom under former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, but the Argentine’s replacement, serial winner but controversial character, Jose Mourinho, froze Alli out of the team. He found games hard to come by,…
Was that just what you wanted to see from your players after the previous game? Yes. We needed to see a win first and foremost but then also with that, how you win is important. It’s important to get a certain feeling. I thought we were outstanding today. We could have and probably should have…
Dele Alli showcased the kind of technical prowess that saw him earn the title of PFA Young Player of the Year on two separate occasions as the midfielder helped Tottenham keep their hopes of European football alive. After the contest, Dele Alli heaped praise on the kind of football his side are playing at the…
Eric Dier believes that most people do not realise just how hard Dele Alli works off the ball after the 25-year-old returned to the Tottenham team this week. Alli made only his third Premier League start of the season on Sunday in Tottenham’s 4-0 victory against Sheffield United. He got 78 minutes under his belt…
A good night for the team? Good night, good night. The attitude was very good, which is the most important thing, the team was united, the ones playing and the ones on the bench. the spirit was good. good individual performances, amazing goals, no injuries. the kids coming. I’m of course happy with all the…
Were you pleased with the performance? Pleased with the result because of course 4-1 away from home gives you a good space for any possible mistake that you can make in the second leg. I think we have one foot in the next round. The result is of course very good. I liked the performance…
Dele Alli joined Tottenham from MK Dons in 2015 and quickly learnt all about the rivalries that come with being a Spurs player. Dele Alli said: “When I first joined I realised how much the fans hate each other but as a team, our rivalry is more with Chelsea,”. Alli was quickly made aware of…
Dele Alli caught the eye in Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League victory over Ludogorets – and pundit Owen Hargreaves has an interesting theory about the England international. Alli has found his first-team chances limited under Jose Mourinho so far this season. He has only featured twice for Spurs in the Premier League this term – and…
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has addressed Dele Alli’s situation at the club, while comparing the midfielder to Brazilian great Ronaldinho. Alli was an integral part of Pochettino’s side in north London, signing from MK Dons to become a stand-out star for both club and country. However, he has seen his opportunities at Spurs decrease…
Eric Dier believes that Dele Alli needs to “put in the work, the effort and the commitment” to force his way back into Jose Mourinho’s plans at Tottenham Hotspur. Dier believes that his close friend will be back in the team at some point and fight for his Spurs future. Eric Dier said “Yeah, of…
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has urged Dele Alli to regain his confidence if he wants to have a future at Tottenham. The 24-year-old midfielder started Thursday night’s Europa League match at Royal Antwerp but was hauled off at half-time by Jose Mourinho as Spurs fell to a lacklustre 1-0 defeat. He has made over 220…
Are these the kind of nights to can contribute to something special? This is the kind of match with all the ingredients to lose points. It’s a Monday night, empty stadium, cold and rainy night, an opponent that defends very well and cope very well with the attacking power of an opponent like us. It’s…
Amid a supposed falling out with Mourinho, Dele Alli, who was omitted from three successive match-day squads before making a substitute appearance in Thursday’s Europa League victory over Maccabi Haifi, has been told to join Paris Saint-Germain. And former Liverpool and England star John Barnes believes the midfielder should push for a move. John Barnes…
Jose Mourinho insisted he is full of “respect” for Dele Alli before the midfielder’s appearance against Maccabi Haifa last night. The 24-year-old came on as a half-time substitute, scoring a late penalty as Spurs romped to a 7-2 victory and progressed into the Europa League group stages. And Mourinho, amid speculation over Alli’s future, was…
Jose Mourinho believes Tanguy Ndombele deserves all the credit for his transformation this season and that he realised his Tottenham Hotspur career was going in the wrong direction. Mourinho was left delighted with the performance of a gifted player now adding workrate to his talent. Jose Mourinho said “I’m very happy. I say all the…
Former Tottenham Hotspur head coach Tim Sherwood is urging Jose Mourinho to deploy Dele Alli in the No.10 position as speculation about the England international’s future continues to mount. Tim Sherwood said “There might be some truth in [the PSG rumours. I was saying for many years that he’d been the best pound-for-pound signing Tottenham…
After Dele Alli was left out of Tottenham’s match-day squad for the win at Southampton, Jose Mourinho was asked about the midfielder’s future at the club. Jose Mourinho said “I’m not responsible for the market. I don’t know how to answer your question in relation to that. The only thing I can say is that I left…
Dele Alli has delivered his response to the criticism Jose Mourinho dished out to him in his first few days as Tottenham Hotspur manager. One conversation shown is the Portuguese’s first one-to-one meeting with Alli, having called the midfielder lazy in training, again in a team meeting and also in a conversation with chairman Daniel…
Manchester United, Chelsea and Wolves are most likely contenders for the final Champions League spot. However, Tottenham Hotspur, Sheffield United and Arsenal may fancy an outside chance. But none of these teams must remain too hopeful. Sheffield United: Position: 7th (43 Points) Season before lockdown: The newly promoted sides are known for fighting the relegation…
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho has been making full use of a bicycle during the team’s training sessions in recent days and he’s now explained why. The Portuguese has been spotted cycling around Hotspur Way and some of the Spurs stars like Dele Alli and Son Heung-min have also been photographed getting on their…
Dele Alli believes Chelsea is now the bigger London derby for Tottenham, despite the traditional rivalry of the north London derby against Arsenal. The Spurs midfielder says his teammates have more hostility towards their rivals from west London, despite supporters still counting Arsenal as the bigger fixture. Dele Alli said “I think if you ask the…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho believed that no team in the world would be able to cope with the number of injuries to key players Tottenham have suffered. Without goal scorers Harry Kane, Heung-min Son and Steven Bergwijn sidelined and the presence of Moussa Sissoko in the middle, Spurs crashed out of the Champions League with a…