Dele Alli returns to Besiktas training
The former Tottenham star was reportedly banished from the Turkish side's playing squad, but he denied that was the case
Nigeria born England forward Dele Alli has returned to Besiktas training after being accused of going AWOL by his boss.
The former Tottenham star was reportedly banished from the Turkish side's playing squad, but he denied that was the case.
Alli took to social media to state that he had missed training to go to a club-approved doctor's appointment.
In his post, he said he would be back in training and true to his word, he was.
The AWOL accusations came after he met Kim Kardashian last Friday.
Dele had his picture taken with Kim's seven-year-old son Saint, the morning after she had taken her boy to watch Arsenal's Europa League defeat by Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates.
This led to Turkish outlet Takvim claiming that manager Senor Gunes will not include him in any matchday squads for the rest of the season.
Dele left Spurs for Everton in January 2022 and is still on the Goodison payroll.
He helped the Toffees survive the drop last season, before being ditched by Frank Lampard's side in August after two sub appearances.
The former two-time PFA Young Player of the Year arrived in Turkey to much fanfare, but has struggled to make much of an impact.
He has made 15 appearances for Besiktas, scoring three times.
Dele has not even been in the squad for their last three matches.
His last appearance was a start against Antalyaspor on February 26 - but he was substituted at half-time.
