Dele Alli Sent Off Nine Minutes Into Como Debut After Two-Year Hiatus
The former England international received a red card for a foul on Ruben Loftus-Cheek during Como's 2-1 loss to AC Milan in Serie A.
- Dele Alli made his first professional appearance in 748 days, debuting for Como in Serie A against AC Milan.
- The 28-year-old midfielder was sent off just nine minutes after coming off the bench for a foul on Ruben Loftus-Cheek, upgraded to a red card after a VAR review.
- Como coach Cesc Fabregas criticized Alli's mistake, emphasizing the need for improvement given his experience.
- Alli recently signed an 18-month contract with Como after a prolonged absence from football due to personal struggles, including mental health challenges and addiction recovery.
- Como remains seven points above the relegation zone, while AC Milan climbed to seventh in the Serie A standings following the match.