Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli should remeber how Jurgen Klinsmann handled his critics.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is gaining an unwelcome reputation as a diver.
It has been a case of trial by media rather than an FA panel, with high profile pundits – even those with ex-Tottenham connections – like Gary Lineker and Jermaine Jenas criticising him for ‘tricking referees.’
Alli is seen as a villain and while many opposition fans will not change their view, Alli may be able to lighten the mood by poking fun at himself.
That is exactly how former Tottenham striker Jurgen Klinsmann handled his critics back in 1995.
After receiving criticism for diving during his spell in North London, the German international provided the perfect response, with a light hearted and now iconic goalscoring celebration in the form of a dive.
If it’s good enough for Klinsmann, it should be good enough for Alli too.
All he needs now is to get scoring again.
The midfielder has not scored since January 1 in the 2-0 away win over Swansea.
It’s about time he got back on the scoresheet and he now has the perfect motivation.
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