“The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was involved in a 26th minute incident with West Bromwich Albion’s Claudio Yacob during their game on Monday [25 April 2016]”.
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“What stays on the pitch…”This is where outside help comes in with Mauricio Pochettino, his coaching staff and the rest of the squad all letting Alli know that he’s a big part of this young Spurs squad moving forward”.
Dele Alli has been punished by the English FA, and the England global will serve a three-match suspension for violent conduct.
The former MK Dons midfielder, who has been an instant hit in his debut season in the Premier League with 10 goals and nine assists, was targeted by Yacob and West Brom, according to Roberts.
“It was an action that nobody feels proud of that but it is only a mistake, one mistake, a small mistake”.
“He is a very strong character and personality and it is for that reason that he is one of the best players in England”.
‘He has paid for that and should learn from that.
He said: ‘The player can make a mistake like everyone can.
“He didn’t make a meal of it and I think he deserves a lot of credit for that”.
But Pulis said Yacob deserved great credit for his understated reaction to Alli’s first half jab to the midriff.
Tottenham is second in the league, seven points behind Leicester with three games remaining.
“It’s very important he keeps a high level of performance because he will be selected for the Euros”, Pochettino said.
Leicester can clinch the title if they beat Manchester United on Sunday.
“Have a look around at the players who roll around when they haven’t even been touched”.
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He added: “For me, the potential of the club is massive”.
