Looking forward to what Erik Lamela won't do next.
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Ex-Spurs Player Érik Lamela
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So glad he’s back and playing well.
It’ll be interesting to see if he gets much game time with Luca Moura. I know they play a similar role, but Lamela behind Kane with Luca Moura on the right would be a sight to behold.
Desire to take the ball in that tight pockets central rather than the play flattening out going wide
Too many players don't ask for the ball because they're marked ... Eric trusts his ability and Im staring to trust it also
Going to be interesting that competition for those attacking positions
Did a really good job in the shop window again tonight... amairaight?
He'll start either in NLD or CL, the later being more likely.
My avatar is from my youngest son's first trip to WHL. It was late 2015 and we were playing Monaco in the EL. Lamela scored a hat trick in our 4-1 win and my boy was waxing lyrical about him all the way home (which, given we live in Suffolk, ended up being a lot of lyricising!). Any parent will know that their kid's enthusiasm is infectious and I've been a big fan of Lamela ever since.
I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm really pleased to see him back.
I know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm really pleased to see him back.
EXACTLY THIS !!!
I think in this sense we play too safe at times. We go back when there is something in the way. Coco tries still to find a pass. And if it comes off, it creates danger. I don't care if once for every 3 attempts it fails, in the instances where it comes off it helps us crack the defence.
In some sense Son and Lamela offer similar things but in different method. They are both venturous and take bit more risks than others. But Son usually dribbles and tries to go through some defenders with a ball while Coco is looking for a pass between the defenders. Against parked busses we really need such attitude!
Hope he gets to full sharpness and helps us to go far in CL and FA + help us finish high in EPL table
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Better than porn.
Lamella looks up for it regardless if it's Brazil or Basingstoke – something we've missed. It's funny out of all the players that might leave, I would be most upset if he leaves (expect Harry and a couple of others). He just seems a Spurs type of player, passionate, hard working and skillful... I would like him to be around for a long time.
I would love to see him destroy Xhaka
I was impressed with his battling. Some of his tackles were spot on and in a packed stadium, in a big game, it will be that kind of attitude that gets the fans right behind the team. In yesterday's game they earned a small smattering of applause... lol
I've always felt he seemed more suited to playing centrally for us as opposed to on the left/right wing.
How can anyone not like Lamela in the squad.
He gives 100%,
He moves the ball quickly.
Will always see the pass. If he has it and you’re open he’ll usually find you
Is good at passing
Passes and moves for the return
Plays one touch football
Always gets into great positions
He is one footed
But I’ve noticed he’s even using his right foot more to shoot and pass.
He does find it difficult if nobody is showing for a pass. Hangs onto it and sometimes runs into a dead end.
Not all his fault.
He needs to score more, to be more direct. which he seems intent on doing.
Maybe not super world class but he’s not complete crap as most are saying.
Kids a winner and he believes.
There’s something that’s changed in him. He just looks and feels different to me.
Maybe it’s the career threatening injury, his brothers accident and fatherhood that have changed him.
Don’t know if I’m the only one who sees it in his body language?
He gives 100%,
He moves the ball quickly.
Will always see the pass. If he has it and you’re open he’ll usually find you
Is good at passing
Passes and moves for the return
Plays one touch football
Always gets into great positions
He is one footed
But I’ve noticed he’s even using his right foot more to shoot and pass.
He does find it difficult if nobody is showing for a pass. Hangs onto it and sometimes runs into a dead end.
Not all his fault.
He needs to score more, to be more direct. which he seems intent on doing.
Maybe not super world class but he’s not complete crap as most are saying.
Kids a winner and he believes.
There’s something that’s changed in him. He just looks and feels different to me.
Maybe it’s the career threatening injury, his brothers accident and fatherhood that have changed him.
Don’t know if I’m the only one who sees it in his body language?
I love watching Erik in full flight, glad he is getting some game time, easily our best player yesterday. I was miffed to see the press headlining that it was his first goal in 17 months..... the idiots didn't always mention that he had been out for over a year, or if they did, it was in the small print.
Am I the only one that thinks he should have a part to play on Saturday? Him and eriksen feeding Kane has got to mean goals. I know it was only Newport but his technique and passing were some of the best I've seen in ages.
He also really helps us press from the front effectively, which will be important against their shakey defence.
Just a thought. . .
He also really helps us press from the front effectively, which will be important against their shakey defence.
Just a thought. . .
Am I the only one that thinks he should have a part to play on Saturday? Him and eriksen feeding Kane has got to mean goals. I know it was only Newport but his technique and passing were some of the best I've seen in ages.
He also really helps us press from the front effectively, which will be important against their shakey defence.
Just a thought. . .
Who do you drop for him though? That's the killer question