Dele Alli has once again been excluded from Jose Mourinho's Tottenham squad for the visit of Newcastle on Sunday afternoon.
The midfielder played for an hour during Spurs' 3-1 Europa League victory at Shkendija in midweek, but Alli has not been named in the starting XI or among the substitutes for the Premier League fixture.
Alli was not even on bench for Tottenham's last two league games, but was set to start against Leyton Orient in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday before the game was called off due to positive Covid tests at the League Two club.
The England international has been linked with a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, but the Ligue 1 champions are reportedly set to withdraw from negotiations.
According to The Telegraph, the financial terms of the deal have dissuaded PSG from signing Alli, despite the fact that they were encouraged to enter talks in the first place.
Thomas Tuchel was eager to sign the England star on a one-year deal and it is understood that Alli was also interested in making a fresh start at Parc des Princes.
But there is now little optimism that the two clubs can reach an agreement.
Mourinho also insists he does not see the 24-year-old leaving before next monthh's deadline. 'Since Dele arrived from MK Dons he's had ups and downs,' he said.
'Fabulous periods and also other periods when he disappears from the top level. When this lack of consistency happens in a player it is normal that when you are in great form you play because you deserve to and when you are not in a good moment you don't play.
'He is selected. No decision yet about starting or on the bench, but if he is on the pitch for one minute or 90 he has to show us. Pure and simple.'
AremuT
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he needs more playing time
who should José bench for him?
AremuT
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British press are mad. why the obsession with Ali? will José play 12 players? shouldn't José play players who are in form? the press always want to find something to say about José. Fernandino was removed at half time by Pep, no headline on that. Pogba was removed half time by Ole, no headline on that. who is Dele that cannot be left put of the team?
Yuuaknou
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we, the fan we like Alli and you know it. we don't want him to be out.
muzhotspure
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well he will have to beg alli to play now that son is dead
not dead u fool
Zimbo932
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I think Alli should go even if he is a good player
Rohankerr
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offical mourinho don't like midfield maestro such as pogba and alli
mourinho don't bill players mourinho kill players career
kibedi
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swap him with lingard
Denverick
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nice
woycdemouz
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Same can be said for the Man U game yesterday. But knowing Jose, he will nor remain silent and look to the next game, he will not consider being at home what he could or should have done differently, instead he will lay blame at VAR, extra time, ref and his players.
actually every single pundit or football player or anyone who even understands football said Tottenham was robbed.
woycdemouz
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offical mourinho don't like midfield maestro such as pogba and alli
no Mourinho doesn't like lazy players like Pogba and alli
dipbmrstz
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well he will have to beg alli to play now that son is dead
Vaaaben
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Hand balls rule is ruining EPL. Maximum no of penalties have been awarded till date. Need to look at it seriously.
Rohankerr
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offical mourinho don't like midfield maestro such as pogba and alli
Jacklyne123
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this weekend big teams don't win without giving us a heart attack
Cowcprsu
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There is nothing to blame. If you are a true football fan, then you should know that Tottenham was robbed
Same can be said for the Man U game yesterday. But knowing Jose, he will nor remain silent and look to the next game, he will not consider being at home what he could or should have done differently, instead he will lay blame at VAR, extra time, ref and his players.
Rohankerr
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i believe mourinho pick on the maestro any where he goes same with him and pogba
LooprevilMan
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Now Jose let's start the blame game lol
There is nothing to blame. If you are a true football fan, then you should know that Tottenham was robbed
LooprevilMan
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Tottenham was robbed ! New handball rule was created by duumbFcuks
Cowcprsu
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Now Jose let's start the blame game lol
lbcrna
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very arrogant Ali people like him will always have issues with jose
Denverick
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he needs more playing time