Has Jose Mourinho fallen out with Tottenham players? Tussle with Dele Alli reported

Just one game into his first full season at Tottenham Hotspur, reports of Jose Mourinho's dressing room fallout, particularly with Dele Alli, have surfaced. Dele Alli was subbed off at half-time in opening game of Tottenham's Premier League campaign. Spurs ultimately ended up suffering a defeat at hands of Carlo Ancelotti's Everton. 

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Jose Mourinho-Dele Alli fallout rumours emerge after dour Everton defeat

Speaking to TalkSPORT, former Aston Villa star Gabriel Agbonlahor claims that Tottenham need to sign a decent . 10. On being asked to elaborate furr, Agbonlahor insisted that Jose Mourinho and Dele Alli had a fallout before game against Everton, a report he attributes to a 'very good source.'

However, Jose Mourinho attributed Dele Alli substitution to laziness in midfield. Mourinho claims he replaced Dele Alli at half-time as team lacked creativity in middle of park. Jose Mourinho also reiterated his wish to sign a striker despite presence of Harry Kane. Bas Dost is one being rumoured to be in consideration.

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Tottenham players upset with Jose Mourinho's criticism 

Jose Mourinho's claims have t gone down well in Tottenham dressing room, per various reports. Defender Ben Davies insists laziness wasn't reason for defeat against Everton but accepted that performance wasn't good eugh. However, some players reportedly believe Jose Mourinho is using diversion tactics to avoid criticism for loss.

Despite initial success under Jose Mourinho, Dele Alli has failed to really impress Portuguese tactician. former Real Madrid manr's frustration at England international was fairly visible when he described him as a lazy player in team's Amazon Prime documentary. 

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Gabby Agbonlahor reiterates Jose Mourinho's demands 

Gabriel Agbonlahor, who mand more than 300 appearances for Aston Villa, accedes that Jose Mourinho's demand for ar striker is legitimate. While speaking on Sports Bar Show before Everton game, he reiterated Tottenham manr's demands, insisting that re is too much pressure on Harry Kane.

He furr claimed that Jose Mourinho might be sacked mid-season if y fail to sign a striker and ir struggle continues in initial matchdays of Premier League. rth Londoners will next come up against Southampton at St Mary's on Sunday, September 20. 

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