Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has missed part of this season with injury.
Alli was in fine form for Spurs as they got past Chelsea, but he had to have one eye on his defensive responsibilities during the contest.
Alli was tasked with marking Jorginho, and he did an excellent job, as Spurs stifled Chelsea.
And Alli admits that he is having to focus on being a more well rounded midfielder this term.
“I’ve been playing well, when I’ve played. I picked up some injuries, which is disappointing, but I’ve been working hard on the training field and in the gym,” he said.
“My role has changed a little bit — I’m playing a little bit deeper, I’m not always thinking about scoring goals or assisting. As long as we get the three points and I’m helping the team, whether it be scoring, assisting or defensively, I’m happy.”
Alli was arguably Tottenham’s brightest performer in the opening few weeks of the season, before injury struck.
The England international is now re-finding form and his performance against Chelsea was a reminder of his quality.
Alli flicked in Tottenham’s first goal of the afternoon, as they picked up an impressive victory.
Spurs are now in third place in the Premier League table, and have become the top London club once again.
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