Serie A Side As took a significant game by signing Dele to The As a free agent and brought in the midfielder who had not played a professional match in over two years. But his long -awaited debut against AC Milan ended in disappointment, When he was sent off despite Kyle Walker’s appeal to the referee.
Once regarded as one of England’s brightest talents on Tottenham HotspurAlli’s career took a downturn due to mental health struggle, which led to a long recovery process that sided him from competition measures for almost two years.
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas Alli handed over its return to the pitch in a crucial series on one match day 29 collision against Milan. With the score on 2-1, the Englishman Lucas Da Cunha replaced in the 81st minute in an attempt to help his team find an equalizer. But his return took a catastrophic turn.
In the 89th minute, Milan’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek won possession and grew forward on the counter, just to be brought down from behind by Alli. Originally, the judge Matteo Marchetti issued a yellow card. But after one was -review, Replays revealed that Alli had stamped directly on Loftus-Cheek’s ankleA reckless challenge that led the judge to upgrade the booking to a straight red card.
Even Milan’s Kyle Walker told the referee not to go through it 👀 just nine minutes after making his first performance in football after two years out, Comos Dele Alli Red ☹
The incident marked a frustrating comeback for Alli, whose last professional appearance had been on February 26, 2023. Add drama, AC Milan Defender Kyle Walker—Allis former teammate at Tottenham-attempted to intervene, even grab the judge’s hand in an attempt to change. Walker, well aware of the struggles that Alli has met, tried to appeal his case, but Marchetti stuck to his decision.
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Fabregas responds to Allis debut
Fabregas, one of the most important figures behind allis signing, included the Englishman in the squad for the first time since his arrival in January. The Spanish coach after the match gave the Spanish coach his sincere assessment of Allis Red Card:
“When they got 2-1, Sergi Roberto was about to come in, but I preferred to give him more time to work. Dele is a player who can score. I gave him an opportunity that he might not deserve because he came just two weeks ago.
“He must improve and work harder. It is a serious mistake in view of his experience. A clear red card – he left the team with a man down when we pressed on the equalization“Founded Fabregas, which made it clear that Alli has a lot to prove in his commandment to revive his career.
