Go Sage Mode on em!— Naruto Fans Offer Everton’s Dele Alli Support After He Posts Update Animation Inspired by Series

On August 5, 2024, fans of Naruto and other animanga series were delighted to discover a post on X by English footballer Dele Alli. After struggling with fitness problems, the midfielder for Everton appears to be making a strong recovery and is on his way to potentially securing a starting position for his team.

Alli posted a skillfully edited image of himself combined with various anime characters, such as the immensely popular Naruto Uzumaki, Nine-Tailed Fox Kurama, Zoro, and Rock Lee. The post garnered positive feedback from both football enthusiasts and animanga fans.

Dele Alli’s Social Media Update Receives Praise from Naruto Fans

Dele Alli, a footballer from England and midfielder for Everton, recently shared an update on social media. He uploaded 37 edited photos of himself, incorporating popular anime characters such as Naruto Uzumaki, Kurama, Zoro, and Rock Lee in sequential order.

The post featured him in the Sage Mode pose, followed by glimpses of his training and preparation, and finally culminating with him “unlocking”the Nine Tails Mode. The post was accompanied by the caption:

“‘In The World, No One Is Perfect. Even If You Keep Pursuing Perfection, You’ll Never Reach It. But Along The Way, You’ll Become Something Great’ – Naruto Uzumaki.”

This post is notably uplifting, given Alli’s current situation. Prior to the 2023/24 football season, Alli was featured on Gary Neville’s The Overlap on YouTube on July 13, 2023. During the interview, he bravely shared his battles with addiction and childhood abuse. Additionally, he faced challenges with groin surgery and recovery that prevented him from playing on the field.

Despite facing challenges, there seems to be a positive change in store for the England national as he has recently undergone surgery and rehabilitation, with a strong focus on regaining his fitness. Currently, his contract at Goodison Park may have expired, leading some to believe that he has played his final game in an Everton shirt. However, there is potential for a shift in his situation.

Naruto Fans Show Support for Everton Footballer Dele Alli

The news shared by Dele Alli was met with great enthusiasm as numerous fans eagerly welcomed the positive update. As a highly-touted player, Alli is anticipated to make a return in the upcoming season of 2024/25.

A fan compared the celebrated moment of the Number 1 Knucklehead Ninja to Dele Alli’s post, commenting “Go Sage Mode on em!”This comment showcases one of the many people who saw Alli’s return as similar to Naruto’s battle with Pain, where he used Sage Mode. Fans of anime and manga are familiar with what happened next, as the intense power of Senjutsu Chakra (Natural Energy+Chakra) was on full display.

“Keep fighting, my man, you will be back and you will be even better than before… I believe in you,”a fan posted.

Despite Alli’s internal battles, a section of viewers remained supportive and vocal in their belief in the player. Their words of encouragement were respectful and full of admiration, and now that things were looking up, they eagerly awaited his return to the pitch in an Everton shirt.

“Ready for the greatest comeback in football,”a supporter cheered.

Despite the long wait, fans have continued to express their excitement for this moment. For years, Dele Alli has been hailed as one of the most talented young players in the world, even earning back-to-back PFA Young Player of the Year awards. His playing style, football intelligence, and impressive skills have been acknowledged and lauded by numerous individuals.

“Dele, the greatest gift you can give to football is to bring yourself back to the game. We love you!”a netizen chimed.

Many other internet users shared their wish to witness Alli’s return to the field. It goes without saying that Alli has brought immense happiness to numerous people around the globe with his remarkably versatile abilities and ability to score goals.

“Dele ali collecting chakra atm, comeback would be a blast…Dattebayo!”an X user posted.

Ultimately, a different user offered a different perspective on Alli’s absence, suggesting that it was due to his intense focus on gathering Chakra. This can be compared to Naruto’s disappearance during his training with the toads at Mount Myoboku.

The blonde gathered a significant amount of Senjutsu Chakra before entering Sage Mode to confront Pain. Similarly, Alli’s recovery involved him doing the same before making a comeback.