Everton midfielder Dele Alli recently opened up about his six-week stay at a rehab facility in the United States, where he sought treatment for addiction, mental health, and trauma. In an interview with Gary Neville’s YouTube channel, Alli revealed his addiction to sleep medication as a coping mechanism for childhood traumas, including being sexually abused at the age of six. After returning from a loan spell at Besiktas, he felt the negative cycle resurfacing when faced with another surgery, prompting him to seek help and break the damaging patterns he had relied on.

Despite the challenges he has faced, Alli expressed a desire to inspire others by sharing his story and emphasizing the importance of seeking help and being vulnerable. He hopes that by speaking out, he can help individuals understand that they are not alone in their struggles and that seeking assistance is a sign of strength. Alli acknowledged the support he has received from teammates and his adopted family, highlighting the role they played in his journey towards recovery. The midfielder is now focused on his return to Everton, determined to prove himself and win the battle against himself both on and off the pitch.