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'Are you going to ask Frank about Thiago Silva?' - Tottenham boss Mourinho silent on Alli after dropping midfielder again

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho would not comment on Dele Alli after once again leaving the midfielder out of his matchday squad.

Alli was dropped for Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Chelsea, making it the fourth time in six Spurs matches so far this year that he has failed to even make the bench.

The England international's diminished status under Mourinho has led to plenty of speculation that he could be leaving the club before the transfer window closes.

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When asked about Alli failing to make his matchday squad prior to Tuesday's match, though, Mourinho refused to comment on the 24-year-old and instead named two other players who missed out on the squad — including the injured Son Heung-min.