Dele Alli (27-Everton) is looking to rebound in the English Premier League (EPL). It’s practically his last chance.
“I think he’s going to have to prove it (first-team football),” former Tottenham pundit Alan Hutton told British outlet Football Insider on Monday (Sept. 9). “He’ll probably start from zero under Sean Dyche at Everton. He wants a certain type of player, especially someone who can work for the team and give everything.”
Alli will try again in the EPL. His chances of making a comeback aren’t great at the moment. He moved to Besiktas on loan last season and failed to settle in the Turkiye, which is a lower level than the EPL. What’s more, Everton inserted an outright transfer clause in Ali’s deal with Besiktas. They had originally intended to release him to Besiktas. However, Alli’s performance didn’t satisfy Besiktas and he was sent back. 메이저놀이터
It was an ignominious return, but Alli laced up his cleats once again. Everton showed their faith by taking him on a pre-season tour of Switzerland.
The 2023-24 season will likely be Alli’s last chance to stay in the EPL. His contract with Everton expires next June. It’s in his best interest to perform well and either earn a new contract or attract offers from other teams.
Hutton added: “First and foremost, he needs to get fit and get his mind right. We know he’s a great player. We know he’s a great player. It’s certainly something that could happen,” he added optimistically.
Playing under Dyche, who took over at Everton in January, is a new beginning for Alli. Hutton added: “Dyche is someone who can get the best out of players, but (Alli) has to work hard. “He’s going to have to get his fitness back and then try to get playing time,” Hutton said. “I’m sure he’ll be given the opportunity when he’s ready. He has had a tough time in the last couple of years, but he needs to put that behind him.”
Alli’s stock rose after he donned a Tottenham shirt in 2015. As part of the DESK line (Alli-Christian Eriksen-Son Heung-min-Harry Kane), he was recognized for his creativity and outstanding goalscoring ability. In 2016-17, he scored 18 goals in 37 EPL games, drawing comparisons to Frank Lampard, a textbook example of an attacking midfielder.
His wages peaked in 2018, when he was at the peak of his powers. At the time, his market value was estimated at €100 million ($145 billion), according to football transfer website TransferMarkt. Now, five years later, he’s worth just €8 million ($11.5 billion).
It will be interesting to see if Alli can redeem himself now that he’s back at Everton.