Martin Keown thinks Jose Mourinho should show Dele Alli more respect

Martin Keown stated on talkSPORT that Tottenham Hotspur head coach Jose Mourinho ought to present extra respect to Dele Alli.

The Arsenal legend believes that Mourinho mustn’t criticise his gamers on social media.

Keown was referring to an Instagram post from the previous Chelsea and Manchester United boss following Tottenham’s defeat to Royal Antwerp within the Europa League in Belgium final month.

Alli has struggled for taking part in time thus far this season and has been disregarded of Spurs’ Premier League matchday squads on events.

Keown stated on talkSPORT, as transcribed by Football.London: “I don’t like the best way that Dele Alli has been handled and the tweets which were made public.

“I don’t like the place he [Mourinho] has taken images of himself, saying: ‘Take a look at me, I’m upset. I hope the gamers are upset too.’ I don’t suppose it’s essential. Why make it public?

“Dele Alli, I believe, could possibly be proven somewhat bit extra respect. That may be my solely argument. I by no means thought somebody like Mourinho would go to social media to create some extent together with his gamers. However, anyway, the trendy day supervisor does what he desires.”

Dele Alli scenario

Alli has turn into primarily a squad participant at Tottenham this season and is struggling for taking part in time.

The 24-year-old has made one begin and one substitute look within the Premier League and has made one begin and one substitute look within the Europa League for Spurs thus far this marketing campaign.

With Spurs wanting sturdy in assault, particularly with Gareth Bale beginning to regain a few of his outdated type, it’s going to be powerful for the England worldwide attacking midfielder to regain his place within the beginning lineup within the coming weeks and months.

Tottenham Hotspur are going sturdy

Spurs, although, don’t seem like lacking Alli, because the North London membership are doing nicely, each within the Premier League and within the Europa League.

Mourinho’s aspect are second within the league table in the meanwhile with 17 factors from eight matches, only a level behind leaders Leicester Metropolis.

Tottenham are at the moment on the prime of Europa League Group J with six factors from three matches.