Dele last featured on loan for Besiktas in February 2023 and has been dealing with hip and groin injuries. Pochettino, who had a successful four-year tenure with Dele at Spurs, expressed his excitement at seeing Dele during a studio connection, reflecting on his impressive skills as a player. Dele, who hasn’t played a competitive game in 14 months, is eager for his return to football and is determined to showcase his abilities. Despite facing difficulties due to his injuries, Dele remains optimistic and stated that he is ready to get back on the pitch.

Having learned the value of patience during his injury journey, Dele expressed gratitude for the opportunity to understand himself better. He also mentioned that he sees the light at the end of the tunnel and is looking forward to returning to the game. Dele also discussed the misconceptions about his absence from football, clarifying that it was solely due to his injury struggles. He emphasized that he is nearing the end of his injury problems and is feeling excited about his upcoming return.

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