Dele

[LEGO Boy]

Well, if he's been left out even for this match then he's done. A move elsewhere is surely imminent...

 

[StripiestPilot]

You'd hope it would be a move for his sake but this is pretty standard Mourinho management, just picking fights, humilating players. Alli has been average to poor over the last 2 seasons but he offers more than Lucas, Lamela and others in terms of chances created and goals scored. If this isnt for a move its diferent level pettiness and cutting off our nose to spite our face .

I think it's more than just his poor form. I think Mourinho doesn't think his personality is the kind that belongs in his dressing room, he is too immature. Someone in bad form has no excuse to be a lazy trainer, especially when the captain of England is out there with him setting the standard. Messi can be lazy, not Dele.

With Bale replacing him there really isn't a need for him. Unlike Dele, Bale can play across the front and is vastly more mature, plus he is simply a more talented player. There is no real need to keep him, we had a strong matchday squad on Sunday with him left out and that was with Bale injured.

 

[Totti]

I know some say he has been training with the squad, where have you got this info from are there pictures of him training on Social media?

He hasn't been in training all week. Going by social media and getty images.

Hasn't been seen since the EL game last Thursday.

 

[Fattynomates]

He hasn't been in training all week. Going by social media and getty images.

Hasn't been seen since the EL game last Thursday.

So My Covid theory could have some legs to it?

 

[Sir Archibald Crooks]

Jose expects his players to run through walls for him , Lucas does that if Dele is still being Lazy in training and not putting the effort in required then he has no place in the squad.

Never seen Alli not trying in matches. Not saying he should be starting every game but we need him in this fixture congestion. Its Mourinho being Mourinho.

 

[Sir Archibald Crooks]

I think it's more than just his poor form. I think Mourinho doesn't think his personality is the kind that belongs in his dressing room, he is too immature. Someone in bad form has no excuse to be a lazy trainer, especially when the captain of England is out there with him setting the standard. Messi can be lazy, not Dele.

With Bale replacing him there really isn't a need for him. Unlike Dele, Bale can play across the front and is vastly more mature, plus he is simply a more talented player. There is no real need to keep him, we had a strong matchday squad on Sunday with him left out and that was with Bale injured.

Bale isnt fit, we need players now. Unless there is an imminent move its just a terrible decision.

 

[Fattynomates]

Never seen Alli not trying in matches. Not saying he should be starting every game but we need him in this fixture congestion. Its Mourinho being Mourinho.

Or he has Covid?

 

[AG67]

I think if anything Dele looks low on or even devoid of confidence recently.
The situation needs to be sorted out sooner rather than later, but I’d be surprised if he didn’t start against Chelsea tonight.

 

[LEGO Boy]

Or he has Covid?

Oh yeah a possibility. Unlikely but can't be ruled out completely

 

[Notabadsquad]

Jose expects his players to run through walls for him , Lucas does that if Dele is still being Lazy in training and not putting the effort in required then he has no place in the squad.

I can't accept Alli doesn't try. Not believable.

That he has lost form, confidence and might need a change of scenery yes.

 

[Sir Archibald Crooks]

Or he has Covid?

Maybe. Bit of a coincidence though as this situation has been brewing for a while. If he has covid, is injured or leaving in the next day or 2 then fair enough. If not i maintain its childish and petty. We need all players at the moment.

 

[LEGO Boy]

He's being left out for a viable reason it's not going to be Jose pettiness. A loan move most likely?

 

[Fattynomates]

Maybe. Bit of a coincidence though as this situation has been brewing for a while. If he has covid, is injured or leaving in the next day or 2 then fair enough. If not i maintain its childish and petty. We need all players at the moment.

Surely though if Jose has said he won't risk playing any first teamers tonight and then selects Dele this is worse than a slap in the face as he is basically saying Dele isn't a first teamer any more? Like i said before he is either being Loaned \ Sold or has Covid IMO anyway

 

[Yid91]

Got to think he's close to a move, unless he's covid/injury. Otherwise I think he would be a certain starter tonight.

 

[Travis Bickle]

Dele has had five seasons at the club. The first two he was excellent, the third was a drop off while the last two have been poor. Whether it’s his attitude, opposing players have sussed him out or he’s not being utilised the way he initially was is open to debate. I think it’s come to the point where he needs a change of club though. It’s sad because he’s a fan favourite and when he’s on it he’s one of our best players. If selling him means we can get in Skriniar and a decent back-up striker though that would represent good business for me

 

[Fattynomates]

He's being left out for a viable reason it's not going to be Jose pettiness. A loan move most likely?

Pettiness would be to select him and the rest of the U23's surely?

 

[Sir Archibald Crooks]

Surely though if Jose has said he won't risk playing any first teamers tonight and then selects Dele this is worse than a slap in the face as he is basically saying Dele isn't a first teamer any more? Like i said before he is either being Loaned \ Sold or has Covid IMO anyway

Some first team players will have to play. I'd imagine lining up against Chelsea and trying to play youself back into form is less of a slap in the face than not being in the squad for the 3rd time in 4 games.

 

[AG67]

Got to think he's close to a move, unless he's covid/injury. Otherwise I think he would be a certain starter tonight.

Given the injury to Son and the hectic schedule I would be amazed if he didn’t start against Chelsea tonight.

 

[TimothéeAtouba]

I think it's more than just his poor form. I think Mourinho doesn't think his personality is the kind that belongs in his dressing room, he is too immature. Someone in bad form has no excuse to be a lazy trainer, especially when the captain of England is out there with him setting the standard. Messi can be lazy, not Dele.

With Bale replacing him there really isn't a need for him. Unlike Dele, Bale can play across the front and is vastly more mature, plus he is simply a more talented player. There is no real need to keep him, we had a strong matchday squad on Sunday with him left out and that was with Bale injured.

It’s also the case that he does have some value as well. There will be takers who‘d gamble on him regaining his form. We could sell him and actually get a decent return.

 

[TeamSpirit™]

I think it's more than just his poor form. I think Mourinho doesn't think his personality is the kind that belongs in his dressing room, he is too immature. Someone in bad form has no excuse to be a lazy trainer, especially when the captain of England is out there with him setting the standard. Messi can be lazy, not Dele.

With Bale replacing him there really isn't a need for him. Unlike Dele, Bale can play across the front and is vastly more mature, plus he is simply a more talented player. There is no real need to keep him, we had a strong matchday squad on Sunday with him left out and that was with Bale injured.

Define immaturity? Not defending Dele here but Son, Aurier and from what I’ve seen of Reguilon all look like very boisterous characters who enjoy a prank or 3.

On the flipside, Danny Rose has come across as the most serious player over the past cycle and he’s been excluded.