Sport nationDele Alli’s time at Everton is set to come to an end this summer when his contract expires, and his absence from the team’s lap of honor after their 1-0 win over Sheffield United on Saturday has left fans feeling disappointed and disrespected.
Alli, who has struggled with injuries and personal issues during his two-and-a-half years at the club, has not played for Everton in over a year. Despite this, fans have shown empathy and understanding towards the midfielder, who has been open about his mental health struggles and addiction to sleeping pills.
However, his failure to appear for the lap of honor, where the team acknowledged the fans’ support, has been seen as a “slap in the face” by many. Considering the club’s support for him during his difficult times, fans feel that the least he could have done was show some appreciation.
Alli’s absence is particularly galling given that he has reportedly been earning £100,000 per week despite not playing a single minute of football. His lack of contribution to the team, combined with his failure to acknowledge the fans, has led many to conclude that his time at Everton is indeed over.
With the club’s financial situation uncertain and Sean Dyche unlikely to offer him a new contract, it seems that Alli has already checked out of Everton. Fans, in turn, are ready to move on from the midfielder, who has failed to live up to expectations during his time on Merseyside.
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