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I see Lo Celso as an upgrade on Lamela personally. I think Ceballos would have been the Eriksen replacement and us losing interest in him means the club believe Eriksen will stay.
It'll be interesting to see what Lamela's role is if we sign Lo Celso and Eriksen stays.
Cute kit, too.I think il keep an eye on Betis next season, liking the way they do things. Their videos ochlol:
Lo Celso strikes me as a deep midfielder that can ping passes and break out with the ball, Lamela defo a more attacking mid
That's the thing about Lo Celso, like all top players, he could play multiple roles. Lamela is quite limited in where he can play - on the right, cutting inside to a central position to look for a through ball - and play a through ball, even if one's not there to play. I just don't see Lamela's role anymore with Lo Celso coming in. Sessegnon will probably get minutes as a sub first as an attacking player ahead of him.
That's the thing about Lo Celso, like all top players, he could play multiple roles. Lamela is quite limited in where he can play - on the right, cutting inside to a central position to look for a through ball - and play a through ball, even if one's not there to play. I just don't see Lamela's role anymore with Lo Celso coming in. Sessegnon will probably get minutes as a sub first as an attacking player ahead of him.
It’s a shame as I love Lamela’s grit and on his day he is a very good player, but I’m not sure he fits into the way Poch wants to play now. I do think Poch will keep him around though as he’s clearly good for the dressing room and useful squad player
Probably even Poch has seen only seen a few full matches.How many people here have actually watched Lo Celso? Just curious... Want to know what we're actually getting, and I don't trust most of you.
How many people here have actually watched Lo Celso? Just curious... Want to know what we're actually getting, and I don't trust most of you.
Half agree with you.
We should pay Eriksen whatever it takes for him to stay.
And we should also sign Lo Celso
Going off his performance against Juventus in pre season Lamela is EXACTLY what poch wants.
High intensity, high pressure, full of energy, tracking back and winning balls, driving the ball forward and - scores a goal.
For the the player that has disappointing me to most recently is Alli. He seems to lose the ball a lot and lacks pace and decisiveness on the ball. However, he has always got that clever pass in him and that is why he pops up with so many assists.
Assuming Eriksen stays, in my opinion we will play Lo Celso and N'Dombele in midfield; behind Eriksen, Son, Alli and Kane. This will give us a very direct approach and allows us to easily switch to a defensive formation by switching out Alli for Winks or Sissoko and if we need pace - Moura and Lamela.
That would be ideal but I can't see it, Eriksen money will cover Lo Celso, Rose money will cover Sess, Janssen+ Dembele Wanyama and Tripps will cover most of the N'dombele fee, Levy is desperately trying for a break even window.
FINALLY, someone that has spoken directly with Levy. Sick and tired of all this baseless speculation.Levy is desperately trying for a break even window.
What you have said there was 100% confirmed by a Betis supporting mateThing with Lo Celso is that I like a player who is skillful but (this bit is the rugby player in me coming out)...I also want someone who can 'put himself about' and mix it with the opposition when required. Exerting a physical presence on the pitch can do wonders for intimidating opposing defenders. No need to kick boltholes out of them but the odd 'overly enthusiastic' tackle can do wonders for gaining an advantage. Watching Lo Celso clips I get the feeling he would do exactly that and isn't a player who would shirk a 50/50 ball.
Love to see him pull on a Spurs shirt
As I have said before, he is the dogs bollocks: Very good football brain and moves the ball around very well.How many people here have actually watched Lo Celso? Just curious... Want to know what we're actually getting, and I don't trust most of you.
Is "IMMINENT" ok? Because I heard it was imminent...If I read one more tweet about Lo Celso being 'expected to complete' his move to us, I'm going to do some fucking murders.