Everton’s Dele Alli Reveals Fresh Injury Blow

Dele Alli, Everton’s midfielder, has confirmed a recent setback to his fitness via his personal social media channels.

The 27-year-old, who has been sidelined since February due to a persistent groyne issue, disclosed that he has experienced another setback in his recuperation.

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Dele will now be spending more time on the physio bed due to the new issue. Previously, he was expected to resume full training after recently going back on the turf.

Speaking on his personal Instagram account, Dele wrote: “As the year comes to an end, I just wanted to say thank you for the incredible support I’ve received over the last 12 months. This year has a been a little different for me. I’ve learned and experienced a lot, had ups and downs, but throughout it all you’ve always shown me so much love. Unfortunately the year isn’t ending as I would have hoped, I had been close to returning to full training but frustratingly I’ve had another set back with my injury.

“I’ll be out again for short while but my outlook and mentality is nothing but positive. I’ll be attacking my physiotherapy and giving it everything to be back on the pitch as soon as possible. I hope you’ve had the year you wanted, and wishing you all nothing but the best for 2024. Happy New Year, see you guys soon. Dele.”

Everton boss Sean Dyche had offered a positive update on the fitness of Dele earlier in December, as the former Tottenham star remains eager to reignite his professional career at Goodison Park. Dyche added: “He still has a bit to go because he has been out for a long time, he needs a game programme, but to get him back on with us would be really pleasing for him because he has been so unlucky.”

Dele’s recent fitness update seems to be plagued by bad luck, but fans should take heart from the fact that he is maintaining a positive attitude following a year in which he made headlines for a fearless interview with Gary Neville on The Overlap. The England player received a lot of appreciation for his candour as he discussed his experiences with abuse as a child, his battles with addiction, and the reasons behind his sudden downturn in performance.

Dele Alli will now continue his rehabilitation from injury with the aim of returning to match fitness at some point in the new year. Everton will be hoping to get him up to speed as fast as possible with a view to joining their push for a top-half Premier League finish. Dyche’s men have crucial games against Spurs, Manchester City and Crystal Palace to come in January, having been beaten last time out at Wolves.