Former Tottenham wondrrkid Dele Alli made his long-awaited return to football after 748 days, only to be sent off for Como. The 28-year-old had hoped to reignite his career in Italy, but his comeback was short-lived, as he lasted just 10 minutes after coming on as a substitute in his team’s 2-1 defeat to AC Milan on Saturday evening.
His return took a disastrous turn when he recklessly dragged his studs down the back of Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s legs. Play was halted for a VAR review, which saw his initial yellow card upgraded to a straight red. After battling mental health issues during his time in the Premier League, his return has certainly not gone as planned. Watch the full incident below:
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