Dele Alli’s World Cup ambitions garner support from Everton’s Neal Maupay in touching gesture

Dele Alli and Neal Maupay, former teammates at Everton, have taken divergent paths since their time together.

Neal Maupay Sends Strong Message To Dele Alli
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The duo shared the field at Everton last season until Dele departed for Besiktas on loan in January 2023. Subsequently, Dele took a hiatus from the sport due to mental health struggles stemming from a difficult childhood, compounded by persistent injury setbacks. Speaking openly on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Dele discussed his journey to recovery and his aspirations to regain form for a shot at the 2026 World Cup.

Maupay, presently on loan at Brentford, known for his on-field antics with fellow players, expressed his support after being moved by Dele’s interview, taking to social media to convey his encouragement.

Maupay remarked, “After everything Dele has been through, I would love to see him return to the top of his game. There is an incredible player in there. He seems in a much better place mentally which is great to see. Wish only the best for my guy.”

Maupay’s sentiments resonate widely. Dele’s tribulations have been deeply poignant, and should he rediscover the form that saw him shine with MK Dons and alongside Harry Kane at Tottenham Hotspur, representing England in Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup, it would stand as a remarkable narrative in sports.

While Dele’s former teammate continues his recovery from injury, Maupay and his Brentford companions are focused on dispelling any lingering relegation concerns as they prepare to face Luton Town at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon.

Neal Maupay

Neal Maupay

Forwarder, Midfielder

FranceFrance

Age: 28

173 cm

69 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 30 5 Missed
Minutes 1408 46.9 Avg
Goals 6 0.2 Avg
Assist 3 0.1 Avg
Attempt 28 0.9 Avg
Passes 377 12.675.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 7 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 29 times for 1400 minutes for Premier League.

Neal Maupay scored 6 goals for Brentford. He procured 3 assists. He received 7 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 15th in Premier League. In the last match Brentford won 2-0 against Sheffield United.

Brentford performance and stats

Brentford

Manager: Thomas Frank
Rank 16th
Win 9
Draw 8
Loss 18
Goals 52-60
Diff -8

Brentford is currently 15th in the Premier League with 32 points.

In the last 33 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 9 times, and lost 17 times. In its last match, Brentford won 2-0 against Sheffield United.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 47 goals and conceding 58.​

Brentford will play the next match in Premier League against Luton Town on Saturday 20th of April in Luton. The prediction is Brentford winning the match.​

Dele Alli

Bamidele Alli

Forwarder, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 28

188 cm

76 kg

This season he played in total 12 times for 712 minutes for Super Lig.

Dele Alli scored 2 goals for Beşiktaş. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 3rd in Super Lig. In the last match Beşiktaş drew 1-1 against Samsunspor. The next match in Super Lig will be against Ankaragücü.

Everton performance and stats

Everton

Manager: Sean Dyche
Rank 15th
Win 12
Draw 8
Loss 15
Goals 37-48
Diff -11

Everton is currently 16th in the Premier League with 27 points.

In the last 32 games, it has won 9 times, drawn 8 times, and lost 15 times. In its last match, Everton lost 6-0 against Chelsea.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 48.​

Everton will play the next match in Premier League against Nottingham Forest on Saturday 20th of April in Liverpool. The prediction is Everton winning the match.​