Player Watch: Erik Lamela

[EastLondonYid]

As if he was the worst player in our attack. At least he actually tried. Kane spent more time getting into arguments then kicking a ball and the less we say about Son, Eriksen and Lucas the better.

He certainly is trying...
Come on let's stop it, he is useless ffs

 

[dk-yid]

We won't even pay going rates for starting midfielders or fullbacks. We sure as shit aren't going to pay big bucks for 4th & 5th string AM options. To me upgrading Lamela & Lucas comes like 5th or 6th on the list of needs. Something to look for but not something we should focus on with our limited funds.

We won't even pay going rates for starting midfielders or fullbacks. We sure as shit aren't going to pay big bucks for 4th & 5th string AM options. To me upgrading Lamela & Lucas comes like 5th or 6th on the list of needs. Something to look for but not something we should focus on with our limited funds.

Oh, I agree. I was just commenting on Lamela's ability play well only when we are on form with our key players on the pitch. In comparison players like Son, Winks and Sissoko have put in brilliant performances even when we've been injury struck.

 

[TheVoiceofReason]

We looked diabolical after he came off

 

[TEESSIDE1]

Say that again please after tonight’s performance. The excuses get more convoluted. People just need to accept he isn’t good enough for Spurs.

If we’re going by tonight’s performance then most of the players out there need replacing.

 

[punkisback]

Him and Kane the only ones who showed fight tonight. If the others had been on his level we'd be winning this game.

 

[EastLondonYid]

Really dude? You're trying to dig out Erik after that so called performance from his teammates tonight

You make the baby Jesus cry, you really do

You can dislike all you want mate, he will still be shit, I'm done with watching him run around pointlessly

 

[Hawk_Spur]

Yes he didn't create anything of note, however he was the only player that was winning possession off Chelsea.

How he was hauled off before the toothless Dane, has me stumped.

 

[EastLondonYid]

How can anyone with any football knowledge rate him is beyond me, I havent met any spurs fans that rate him apart from on here

 

[Gareth88]

He was not our worst performer tonight but he has peaked

 

[Rout-Ledge]

He tries hard and he has shown some genuine quality over the years at times, but this season he’s offered very little. Nowhere near good enough to be considered a first choice attacking player.

 

[wrd]

We looked diabolical after he came off

I will never understand the LLorente sub that early into the 2nd half our past 2 games for as long as I live. Infact I do understand why he's doing it, I just don't understand why Poch thinks it's a good plan over bringing Moura on.

 

[SugarRay]

He tries hard and he has shown some genuine quality over the years at times, but this season he’s offered very little. Nowhere near good enough to be considered a first choice attacking player.

A move would suit everyone involved imo.
Same with Lucas and Trippier.

 

[Rout-Ledge]

A move would suit everyone involved imo.
Same with Lucas and Trippier.

I think he’s a decent enough squad player. At least he’s generally sensible with the ball and doesn’t overestimate his abilities making terrible attempts at passing like Lucas does.

 

[SugarRay]

I think he’s a decent enough squad player. At least he’s generally sensible with the ball and doesn’t overestimate his abilities making terrible attempts at passing like Lucas does.

We need better quality and he needs to be a regular starter for someone.

 

[TheVoiceofReason]

I will never understand the LLorente sub that early into the 2nd half our past 2 games for as long as I live. Infact I do understand why he's doing it, I just don't understand why Poch thinks it's a good plan over bringing Moura on.

Agree. Look how Sarri took Hazard off and they played even better. Poch bangs on about ‘respecting the squad’ but is terrified to take Eriksen off when he’s not playing well.

 

[Rout-Ledge]

We need better quality and he needs to be a regular starter for someone.

I wouldn’t shed a tear if he was sold, but I have absolutely no confidence in our ability to sign the right players now.

 

[Gareth88]

Agree. Look how Sarri took Hazard off and they played even better. Poch bangs on about ‘respecting the squad’ but is terrified to take Eriksen off when he’s not playing well.

We have no one to take his place

 

[SugarRay]

I wouldn’t shed a tear if he was sold, but I have absolutely no confidence in our ability to sign the right players now.

Not from an attacking point of view, I agree completely.
Lucas, GKN, Janssen etc

 

[mrlilywhite]

Lamela has proven to be a bit of an Enigma, hasn't he? He looked the most determined out there tonight and as others have said, looked like the only one who really gave a shit, but there was no incisive passes, no threat at goal, just a bloody good determination. At least if the other 10 had his determination we might have got something out of this game tonight.

 

[dagraham]

We have no one to take his place

Yep. Been an issue for a long time.