Dele Alli’s emotional message to Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham star Dele Alli paid an emotional tribute to former boss Mauricio Pochettino after the Argentine coach was dismissed this week. Pochettino was replaced by Jose Mourinho. "I think it's clear that our relationship was more than just football," he told Premier League TV. "He's someone that meant a lot to me, and to a lot of the players - because when you speak to him, it wasn't just about football things, it was about life stuff as well. "He had a big impact on and off the field in my life, so I can't thank him enough and all the staff that were there, not just for me but for the team as well. Yeah, it's been a difficult one, but we're professionals. We've just got to focus on the game at the weekend and the new challenges ahead. "We worked together for so long, he's a great man, and it was important to him not just what was going on on the pitch, but how we were as people. He wanted us to be good people as well as good footballers, so when you have that trust in a manager and you speak a lot after five years, obviously you're going to have a great relationship. I'm very lucky I got to work with him and he is someone I will call my friend, and I know we'll always stay in touch." Source- Football.london

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