DELE ALLI has been left out Tottenham’s squad travelling to Bulgaria to face Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
The 24-year-old’s future at the club remains in doubt amid claims he has fallen out with Jose Mourinho.
Dele Alli was subbed off during Tottenham’s defeat to Everton amid rumours of a row with Jose MourinhoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Alli was hauled off at half-time during the club’s 1-0 defeat to Everton on Sunday.
Mourinho dismissed reports that Alli was injured and confirmed the change was “tactical” as he bemoaned his side’s lack of dynamism in midfield.
Now Alli is one of eight players left behind in London ahead of Thursday evening’s Europa League qualifier.
There had been reports the England star could be going to Real Madrid in exchange for Gareth Bale, who is set to return to Tottenham on a season-long loan from the La Liga giants.
But club insiders insist Alli’s omission does NOT mean he is set to leave the club.
It is understood Mourinho wanted the the star to stay in London to work on his fitness.
Defenders Toby Alderweireld and Serge Aurier also have not travelled, while Japhet Tanganga is still sidelined with injury.
Mourinho was twice seen calling Alli “lazy” during Tottenham’s All or Nothing documentary.
And Gabby Agbonlahor claimed the midfielder had fallen out with Mourinho before the weekend’s early withdrawal.
Alli, who has been with the club since 2015, scored eight goals in 25 league games last season.
Jose Mourinho tells Dele Alli he is ‘f***ing lazy’ in All or Nothing Tottenham doc
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
