Football Football Jose Mourinho ‘convinced’ Dele Alli will stay at Spurs The Tottenham Hotspur manager has challenged Alli to make full use of the opportunities that come his way. Reuters 24 September, 2020 13:22 IST Dele Alli reacts during the Premier League contest between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton on September 13 in London. - Getty Images Reuters 24 September, 2020 13:22 IST Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho is “convinced” Dele Alli will not leave the Premier League club in the transfer window and has challenged the England midfielder to make full use of the opportunities that come his way.Alli, who won back-to-back PFA Young Player of the Year awards, has lost his place in Mourinho’s side.ALSO READ | Alli doesn't need to be sacrificed - MourinhoSubstituted at half-time in its 1-0 Premier League loss to Everton, he did not feature in last week’s Europa League win at Lokomotiv Plovdiv nor the 5-2 win at Southampton on Sunday. However, when asked if Alli would be at the club when the transfer window shuts, Mourinho told Sky Sports: “I believe he will. I can even say that I’m convinced that he will be.”‘No problem to have him’Alli, 24, has been named in Spurs’ squad for its Europa League fixture against Shkendija later on Thursday and Mourinho said it was important he makes a statement on the pitch. “He’s had moments where he was so good, but he also had moments where he was not so good,” Mourinho said. “It’s normal when you are in great form you play because you deserve it but when you are not in a good moment you don’t play. Getting set for Shkëndija #THFC #COYS pic.twitter.com/2GuozTGYIj— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 23, 2020 “If he’s on the pitch one minute or 90 minutes he has to show us. I always said he will have his opportunities, that there’s no problem at all to have him and like every other player performances are very important.” Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos