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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andy Hunter

Frank Lampard hopes ‘tough love’ can get Dele Alli back on the goal trail

Everton's Dele Alli in action against Blackpool in a friendly at Bloomfield Road.
Dele Alli could be set for a striking role after an injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images/Reuters

Frank Lampard has said support and “tough love” can help reignite Dele Alli’s career and provide Everton with the goal threat they urgently require.

Everton will start the new Premier League season against Chelsea without an established striker after Dominic Calvert-Lewin was ruled out for six weeks with a knee injury and Richarlison was sold to Tottenham. A replacement for the Brazil international, along with two midfielders, remains on Lampard’s wish-list for this transfer window. There is also interest in the Wolves defender Conor Coady.

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