I find that Lamela tends to be better off the bench, Villa away earlier in this season as a perfect example of that. Comes on when people are tired and starts putting in tackles further up the pitch.It was Lamela who had the most impact coming on against Burnley. Townsend didn't really have enough time to showcase himself.
So off the back of that: who knows. Could well be that Poch is picking Townsend over Lamela with the opposition in mind.
If you'll excuse me, I'll have a (no) Paulinho celebratory dance.
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