Dele Alli’s Red Card Mars Como Debut

Dele Alli's much-anticipated debut for Como in Serie A turned sour just 10 minutes in, as the former Tottenham midfielder was sent off for a reckless challenge. The incident occurred during Como's match against Inter Milan, where Alli, eager to impress in his new surroundings, mistimed a tackle on Inter's Nicolo Barella, resulting in a straight red card.

The reaction was swift and harsh, with Cesc Fabregas, a former teammate and now assistant coach at Como, expressing his disappointment. Fabregas lamented the unnecessary nature of the challenge, highlighting the setback it poses to both Alli and the team. The red card not only marred Alli's debut but also left Como a man down for the majority of the game, ultimately affecting their performance.

This incident adds another chapter to Alli's turbulent career, which has seen highs at Tottenham and struggles during his time at Everton. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how Alli responds to this setback and whether he can regain the form that once made him one of the Premier League's most exciting talents.

• Como
• Dele Alli
• Serie A