Antonio Conte discusses Dele Alli and reveals what he has told all of his Tottenham players

Antonio Conte was asked about Dele Alli following a drop off in form over the past couple of seasons

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Antonio Conte has stated that he will give Dele Alli "the possibility to show his talent" at Tottenham.

A key part of Mauricio Pochettino's side in his first couple of years in N17 following his move from MK Dons, the 25-year-old has slipped down the pecking order in the past two seasons.

Finding himself out of the matchday squad numerous times last term under Jose Mourinho, the attacking midfielder did start Spurs' first six league games of 2021/22 for Nuno Espirito Santo before dropping down to the bench for their next four fixtures.

Even missing out on the squad for the recent Carabao Cup tie away at Burnley, Tottenham fans will be hoping to see Alli get back on track now that Conte is in the hotseat.

Yet to play for the new boss after failing to come off the bench on Thursday against Vitesse in the Europa Conference League, the Italian has stated that he has told every single player that they will be given their chance in the team providing they show him that they deserve to play.

"I remember very well when we played against Tottenham in the past, specifically one game when we lost after 13 wins in a row and Dele scored twice," explained the 52-year-old.

"But this is the past. Now there is a present and for sure Dele is a player that has great potential, physically he is strong and he is very good.


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"For sure I give him the possibility to show his talent, at the same time when I pick the starting XI I do it because I think they can bring the team to win, the same when I make changes during the game. With me, I am open, I am open for every single player in Tottenham.

"The most important thing is they show me they deserve to have the chance to play. The door is open for every single player, my first thought is to try and give them the best situation to show their talent, but then they need to show me I must be sure to give them a chance and repay. For all players, every single player.

"For now we are starting from zero, there is a new coach. I tell every single player, not specifically Dele, show me you deserve to play from the start and I will give you the chance to start."