Dele Alli has to wait two years for this one moment. And after only ten minutes, the joy of the comeback becomes a big disappointment.
Dele Alli has been waiting for this redeeming moment for over two years – the joy lasted only ten minutes.
The former English international flew off the square in his debut for Como in 1907 in Serie A shortly after his substitution with a red card.
Alli had been substituted in the 81st minute at the later final score of 1: 2. In added time, a rude foul undertook him on Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Alli caught his opponent on the ball on the calf from behind without real chance.
Even the opponent wants to prevent the dismissal
The referee initially showed the former top talent the yellow card, but was asked by the Var to the sidelines. According to the pictures, the referee decided to dismiss.
Amazing: Milan’s defender Kyle Walker apparently tried to prevent the red card. The former Mancity star knows Alli from the English national team. However, his intensive questioning on the referee was unsuccessful.
In addition to Alli, Como coach CESC Fabregas of the field was also expelled a little later.
Alli had last stood on the pitch in February 2023, at that time still in the jersey of Besiktas Istanbul. A long break followed, until the end of January the 28-year-old was without a club. Now it should be blocked.
At the redeeming moment at the substitution, the too familiar role as a spectator follows again.