Dele Alli earns first matchday call-up in 735 days for Roma-Como | OneFootball

Ex-England international and former Tottenham Hotspur talent Dele Alli has received his first competitive matchday call-up in over two years for the Serie A match between Roma and Como at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday evening.

Dele has not featured competitively, nor appeared in a matchday squad in 735 days, dating back to a 0-0 draw against Antalyaspor on February 26, 2023, while he was on loan with Besiktas from Premier League side Everton.

The 28-year-old has been training with Como since Boxing Day after being handed an opportunity by first team coach Cesc Fabregas. He joined on an initial trial, before signing a contract until the summer of 2026 midway through January.

Dele is yet to appear for Como’s senior side in a competitive fixture since then. Como have played nine Serie A fixtures since Christmas.

Given Como’s current form, and the fact that Fabregas is expected to stick with a settled side for the Roma match, Dele is unlikely to gain any minutes on Sunday, but he will be available from the substitutes bench if required.

Roma vs. Como: Dele Alli included in confirmed Como squad

Goalkeepers: Butez, Reina, Vigorito.

Defenders: Smolcic, Vojvoda, Iovine, Goldaniga, Kempf, Dossena, Valle, Moreno, Jack.

Midfielders: Perrone, Caqueret, Da Cunha, Braunoeder, Engelhardt, Dele Alli.

Forwards: Paz, Strefezza, Diao, Fadera, Ikone, Cutrone, Douvikas, Gabrielloni.

Roma vs. Como: Predicted line-ups

Roma (3-5-2): Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Pisilli, Angelino; Dybala, Shomurodov.

Como (4-3-2-1): Butez; Smolcic, Goldaniga, Kempf, Valle; Perrone, Caqueret, Da Cunha; Strefezza, Diao; Paz.