I think his going to be a jose golden boy.
Not sure if jose will it at first but when lamela rakes his studs down a full backs legs hose will realise we have a nasty bastard in the clothes of an ineffectual winger
I dont think he will start every week but in big games when jose wants to get to the opposition he will bring lamela out to do just that.
I cant wait.
Agree, Jose loves an attacking player who is also a workhouse. I can see Erik getting a lot of minutes rotating with Lucas.
Unfortunately, I don't know where that leave Lo Celso. He looked promising in a couple of cameos but there's no way Jose will drop Dele to accommodate him.
Ah, in order to "be Jose golden boy" or "Erik getting a lot of minutes" assumes that he actually would not be injured.
Which he almost always is. Last season when he could actually pich in reasonably was season 15/16. 3 seasons in a row he has been crooked and by the looks of it, remains to be. Absolutely 0 signs anything to change in that regard. As much as it hurts me to say it - we totally need an upgrade on him, he is unreliable.
Also - Dele is Jose's golden boy already.