Dele Alli's last appearance came in February 2023 for Turkish side Besiktas
Dele Alli was named in a matchday squad for the first time in two years as Roma narrowly beat 10-man Como.
The 28-year-old's last appearance came in February 2023 for Turkish side Besiktas in a goalless draw with Antalyaspor.
After spending a month training with Serie A side Como, who are managed by Spain World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas, Dele signed an initial 18-month contract in January 2025.
He has been without a club since June when he left Everton, but he carried on training under then-manager Sean Dyche before ing Como on trial.
In an emotional interview with Gary Neville in July 2023, Dele revealed he was sexually abused at six years old and dealing drugs aged eight. He also itted drinking alcohol and taking sleeping pills during his career, but emphasised his desire to return to playing after receiving for his off-field problems.
Fabregas' side took a shock lead at the Stadio Olimpico when Lucas de Cunha finished a minute before half-time.
Belgium international Alexis Saelemaekers fired Roma level in the 61st minute - two minutes before Como were reduced to 10 men after Marc-Oliver Kempf was sent off for a second bookable offence.
Artem Dovbyk sealed the win for Claudio Ranieri's side in the 76th minute to send them up to eighth and six points adrift of fourth-placed Juventus.
Como, however, remain 13th - six points clear of the relegation zone.
