The 23-year-old has been struggling to recapture his best form since the start of last season. And this season, he has only managed one substitute appearance in the Premier League, although he was injured at the start of the season.
Former England defender turned football pundit Micah Richards has suggested that Alli is not fully fit, and that he is trying to protect himself.
He adds that he is not running freely and he is becoming a scapegoat at Spurs.
“I just think that he’s obviously had his injuries, he’s similar to Daniel Sturridge when he had his hip injury,” said Richards to BBC Radio Five Live.