Dele Alli has posted on social media for the first time since his once-promising career brutally hit rock bottom.
Playing for Turkish giants Besiktas on loan from Everton, the former England international was humiliatingly taken off after just 30 minutes in his side's cup clash with second-tier outfit Sanliurfaspor. With Besiktas already 2-0 down and a shock defeat on the cards, Alli was ruthlessly hooked by manager Senol Gunes in a damning indictment of his difficult time in Istanbul.
The former Tottenham star, 26, was mercilessly booed by angry fans who became much happier in the second half, when Besiktas emphatically came from behind to win 4-2. Scenes of Alli's substitution, as he made way for ex-Spurs teammate Gedson Fernandes, went viral after Wednesday's match and two days later, he broke his silence via social media.