Erik Lamela scored agains for Tottenham Hotspur in Mauricio Pochettino’s side latest match.
Lamela scored for Spurs again during their 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The Argentine finished well in the first-half to set Spurs on their way to victory, when he drilled home with a right-footed finish.
Lamela now has eight goals in his last 12 Tottenham matches, and is enjoying arguably his finest run of form since arriving at the north London club.
And Keane feels that Alli now faces a fight to win his place in Mauricio Pochettino’s side back, when he does return to full fitness.
“He was fantastic today,” Keane said. “In the last few weeks he’s been one of the outstanding players. I think it continued from last season. He’s been brilliant.
“He’s very clever and he always gets in those little pockets. The goal was a prime example of that. You’re not really sure where he plays. He’s certainly stepped up to the plate. You probably won’t see Dele Alli starting for four or five games.”
Alli missed out on playing for Spurs against Wolves, with the attacking midfielder’s injury problems still troubling him.
Spurs were made to sweat to pick up the three points against Wolves, as they almost threw away a three goal advantage.
Tottenham had raced into a clear lead at Molineux, but Wolves fought back and left Pochettino’s side hanging on at the end.
Spurs’ victory did push them back above Arsenal and into the top four.
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