Dele Alli Sent Off 10 Minutes Into Como Debut After Two-Year Absence

The former England midfielder's return to professional football ended in a red card following a late challenge on Ruben Loftus-Cheek during Como's 2-1 loss to AC Milan.

Dele Alli made his first professional appearance in over two years, coming off the bench in the 81st minute for Serie A side Como against AC Milan.
Just nine minutes into his debut, Alli received a red card for a clumsy challenge on former England teammate Ruben Loftus-Cheek, upgraded from an initial yellow after a VAR review.
Como manager Cesc Fabregas criticized Alli's performance, stating that the player still has significant improvements to make and calling the red card a serious mistake for someone of his experience.
Alli joined Como in January on an 18-month contract after a challenging period in his career, including injuries, mental health struggles, and time spent in rehab for sleeping pill addiction.
Como remains seven points above the Serie A relegation zone, while AC Milan's victory moved them closer to the league's top four.