Dele Alli’s Nightmare Debut: Sent Off After Just 10 Minutes for Como

Dele Alli's much-anticipated debut for Serie A newcomers Como turned into a nightmare as the former Tottenham midfielder was sent off just 10 minutes into the game against Cagliari. The incident occurred when Alli, attempting a challenge, left an opponent floored, prompting a straight red card from the referee. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, but the focus quickly shifted to Alli's unfortunate debut.

Following the match, Alli broke his silence on the incident, expressing his disappointment and gratitude towards his new club for their support. He also revealed receiving supportive text messages from his friend and fellow footballer Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who encouraged him to stay strong. Alli's former teammate at Tottenham and now Como's assistant coach, Cesc Fabregas, also stood by him, emphasizing the importance of learning from such experiences.

This incident marks a challenging start for Alli in his new chapter with Como, following a period of struggle and recovery. Fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see how he bounces back from this setback.

• Como
• Dele Alli
• Serie A