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Oh so no response to any points then
I think I have addressed the it as obvious as I can
Oh so no response to any points then
Malcolm is probably more talented, but that doesnt make him necessarily the best fit for our squad dynamics. Think that fact that Lamela is so committed regardless if he starting regardly or if he's been reduced to a bit part, makes him invaluable as a squad option/spot starter.We are all entitled to our opinion, and wonder if your response is really objective.
I like Lamela, but believe he is expendable. He plays in almost similar position to Pjanic, alright, slightly different. But where we are now, he has to be giving more than being committed. When he came in for example, what threat did he offer? Now criticism, but observation. Poch has to make difficult decisions, and I am not talking about Sissoko for example, as he is a different type of player. Not that I rate him mind you.Malcolm is probably more talented, but that doesnt make him necessarily the best fit for our squad dynamics. Think that fact that Lamela is so committed regardless if he starting regardly or if he's been reduced to a bit part.
I like Lamela, but believe he is expendable. He plays in almost similar position to Pjanic, alright, slightly different. But where we are now, he has to be giving more than being committed. When he came in for example, what threat did he offer? Now criticism, but observation. Poch has to make difficult decisions, and I am not talking about Sissoko for example, as he is a different type of player. Not that I rate him mind you.
I just question if at his age, taking into account his serious challenges he has overcome. Can he take us to the next level? I personally am not sure.
his pre-injury record and performance coupled with mentality suggest yesI like Lamela, but believe he is expendable. He plays in almost similar position to Pjanic, alright, slightly different. But where we are now, he has to be giving more than being committed. When he came in for example, what threat did he offer? Now criticism, but observation. Poch has to make difficult decisions, and I am not talking about Sissoko for example, as he is a different type of player. Not that I rate him mind you.
I just question if at his age, taking into account his serious challenges he has overcome. Can he take us to the next level? I personally am not sure.
I totally get want you are saying, and there a couple players that we need to make tough desicions on imo. Lamela, Trippier, Winks and even Dier are all players that you have to wonder if you take the chance to improve upon.I like Lamela, but believe he is expendable. He plays in almost similar position to Pjanic, alright, slightly different. But where we are now, he has to be giving more than being committed. When he came in for example, what threat did he offer? Now criticism, but observation. Poch has to make difficult decisions, and I am not talking about Sissoko for example, as he is a different type of player. Not that I rate him mind you.
I just question if at his age, taking into account his serious challenges he has overcome. Can he take us to the next level? I personally am not sure.
Without getting the bed-wetters ‘Lamela fan club’ out, please take my question in the context I mean it constructively.
Would he get into Yanited, citeh, Liverpuddle? Can this be answered without blinkers please. Enthusiasm, and energy is one thing, but have we moved on? Is he a game changer? Because these are the questions I personally believe he has to answer.
WALOB - Dele did more in half a season than Lamela’s done in 4 years at spurs. Dele is 21 years old FFS.
Lamela wouldn’t get in any of the top 6 teams starting 11
Lamela over Malcom says it all really.
And Dele would?
I agree about the rest that you've said. But right now I don't think Dele would get into any of the top 6 teams starting XI either. Last season he offered goals. I don't know what he offers right now.
If he goes back to Italy he’ll tear it up.I like Lamela and how he has the ability to control the ball, stop in his tracks and assess his surroundings before making a positive pass. This is great and all but in the English game you just don’t get the time to do this too often and this is where Lamela falls short... he lacks the quick interchange and control of Eriksen and can ala Dembele hamper our attacks. He’s much better suited to both Italian and Spanish football. He comes across as a lovely guy and works hard for the team but he’s just not suited to the English game.
It's a game team, and imo it's best to have different kind of players in order to have tools for every system we want to play. What does Malcom bring that Lucas or Son doesn't already have?? That's the better question imo.
We all know what Lamela can bring that's different from those 2.
Put them both up for sale tomorrow, which one has every major team in Europe competing in an auction ? Which one gets the higher price ?
Lamela over Malcom says it all really.
Sorry, but I don't trust stats
The assist numbers depend entirely on the striker. Eriksen appears to have 1 less assist but he has a much bigger influence in our play and our chances. You take Eriksen out of the team, and we really feel it. You take Alli out and I don't see what we miss.
Be honest and tell me when's the last time you felt we really needed Alli in the pitch (assuming he didn't start).
Whenever we play our reserve side we ask for players like Eriksen, Son to step in, not Alli.
Put them both up for sale tomorrow, which one has every major team in Europe competing in an auction ? Which one gets the higher price ?
Seriously some of the criticism of Dele on this site is just ridiculous.
Doesn't matter what you trust. You asked what he offers. He's 5th in assists in the league. You really don't think he would get in the starting 11 of any of the top 6? Nonsense.