Pochettino discusses withdrawing Tottenham's Dele Alli from international duty

The Tottenham Hotspur ace is facing a possible ban on the international scene.

Mauricio Pochettino, manager of Spurs looks on prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match beween Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus at Wembley Stadium on August 5, 2017 in London, England.

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino spoke to reporters during his pre-match press conference ahead of his side’s trip to Huddersfield Town on Saturday, and discussed whether he plans to keep Dele Alli in north London, if the midfielder does go on to receive an international ban as expected, as quoted by popular football news website Football.London.

The 21-year-old England international is facing a possible ban from action with the Three Lions following a controversial gesture he made during his last international appearance.

Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus on August 5, 2017 in London, England.

The former MK Dons man has been included in Gareth Southgate’s squad for the upcoming international fixtures, however, despite the threat of the ban hanging over his head.

And Pochettino responded to reporters when asked if he would keep Alli with Tottenham, should he in fact go on to receive a ban, as quoted by Football.London:

“I will decide what happens. To guess today what happens tomorrow we don’t know. If he’s banned I prefer him to stay with us working rather than to be with the national team but then it’s a decision between the national team and us.”

Tom Davies of Everton and Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur battle for possession during the Premier League match between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on September 9, 2017...