The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has received criticism for his performances over the past 12 months.
Former Tottenham star Jamie Redknapp raved about the quality of Dele Alli, when speaking exclusively to Sky Sports, suggesting that he has the potential to go on and emulate Premier League legends Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.
Dele joined Spurs from MK Dons in February 2015, for just £5 million, and he has since gone on to establish himself as one of the top flight’s best payers, racking up an impressive 47 goals and 41 assists in 147 appearances in all competitions.
He endured a difficult campaign last season, however, with opposition defenders growing wiser to his movements in and around the penalty area.
The 22-year-old seems to be back to somewhere near his best, however, having scored Tottenham’s winning goal away at Newcastle on Saturday.
And Redknapp suggested that everyone needs to remember how young the Spurs star is, before jumping to criticise him, as quoted by Sky Sports:
“Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard did it for years. Getting 10 or 15 goals from midfield is invaluable. He’s only 22. You have to check yourself sometimes and realise how much he has already done at such an early age. He’s an incredible performer.”
Dele has a lot of pressure on his shoulders this season, considering the fact that Mauricio Pochettino failed to strengthen his squad during the transfer window, and if Tottenham are to have any chance whatsoever of enjoying a successful campaign this term, the England international will have to replicate his form from the 2016/17 season.
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