The Tottenham fans in the Transfer Tavern are demanding a few changes to their team following yet another Premier League defeat, this time against Leicester City. The loss means that the Lilywhites are now without a win in three league games, and at this point, something has to give.
Collectively, a host of Tottenham’s regular stars are struggling, and one man that has come in for particular criticism is Dele Alli. The Englishman has played frequently this term, but the more he has played, the more he has struggled.
Whilst his last season was characterised by quality on the ball, goalscoring ability and technical masterclasses, none of that has existed this term. He has scored just 3 league goals, whilst his work rate and quality on the ball has seen a marked dip in form.
Mauricio Pochettino has always been a manager that picks his team based on merit, and at present, Dele Alli simply isn’t worth the grass that he is stumbling on. He’s providing little to nothing in the attack, and his lack of effort defensively is also costing Tottenham points.
Dropping him will do a number of things. Firstly, it will prove to the Tottenham squad that if you aren’t playing well enough, nobody is exempt from the chop. Secondly, and perhaps most importantly, though, a game or two off could give him the rest that he needs to recuperate and find his form once again. Everyone wants to see Dele Alli starting and firing again, and perhaps his lack of form can be put down simply to tiredness.
With Erik Lamela now back in the fold, the two could trade places fairly easily.
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