Toby Alderweireld forced to apologise after describing Dele Alli’s Tottenham double against Chelsea as HORNY
Louis van Gaal used the same term to describe his players whilst he was managing Manchester United
TOBY ALDERWEIRELD seemed to enjoy team-mate Dele Alli's performance against Chelsea more than the goalscorer himself - after labelling his performance as horny on live TV.
Mauricio Pochettino's men threw the title race wide open after Alli's pair of headers ended Chelsea's 13-match winning streak.
And when Alderweireld was quizzed about the 20-year-old's performance on Dutch TV, it appears the Belgium international failed to contain his excitement.
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The centre-back, 27, told the Play Sports channel: "Dele has a really good sense for the space where he needs to be. Of course the ball still has to reach him, but it is very important for him to be there.
"He knows perfectly when he needs to make a run, and when he doesn't. I would say Dele is really horny in front of goal."
Shocked interviewer Filip Joos gasped: "Are you going to use that expression - horny in front of goal?"
A contrite Alderweireld replied: "I'm sorry. The game only finished 15 minutes ago, and that was the first thing that came into my mind."
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Top-selling Belgian paper Het Laatste Nieuws declared: "We are just five days in, but that is already a candidate for Quote of the Year."
Alderweireld's comments echo those of former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal last February.
The Dutchman urged his side to show more desire in their upcoming Europa League tie against Danish club Midtjylland, and said: "I often use the word 'horny' with my players."
Alli has now scored 11 goals in 25 games this season.