As the Spurs star remains trapped on the sidelines, Mauricio Pochettino has backed Dele Alli, contrasting his ‘unique force’ to that of Diego Maradona and Ronaldinho.
So far, the Englishman has played 66 minutes of Spurs’ six Premier League matches and can’t even get a full Europa League game, with the midfielder after last season plummeting down Jose Mourinho’s pecking order.
After getting a loan transfer blocked this summer, Alli ‘s anger is building, with the 24-year-old reportedly yet to discuss the issue with his manager.
Source: Daily Mail