Player Watch: Erik Lamela

[ralvy]

Think this debate's moved on, or should move on, from the typical, pro and anti (insert player name) player debate. This is now a question of how do we deal with a player that is rarely available to play due to fitness issues. FTR, I've always been a huge Lamela fan.

I do agree, and looking to replace him is probably the most logical and sensible action.

'Stick the knife in' Dramatic..much ? If a player stops contributing to Spurs success then we aren't allowed to say so...on a football forum '' FFS .

This is such an overly emotional position that I wonder if we should get therapy for this lost soul .

Look , for Lamela to sit on our bench...or even in our recovery room , does not mean he's been anything other than incredibly successful.
He is fabulously rich and has reached the very top echelons of the football world...Known worldwide .

Suddenly because fans on a forum opine that he's not contributing to our beloved club , we are cast as metaphoric murderers .
Are you dreaming that Erik reads fan opinions...or cares ? You think fan opinions here have an effect on anything ?

Have a quick word with yourself mate .

You're of course allowed to express whatever opinions you want, just as I am allowed to do so as well.

First, it's not the opinion of Lamela's lack of contribution which bothers me (that's actually a fact btw, not just an opinion), what bothers me would be the toxic attitude some of you have towards a player who at the moment is not being able to do a job for the team you support. It actually feels like mob mentality to me, something which I simply despise.

And second, I do think fans toxic opinions and ways of behaving do have an effect on the club. Sure, here in the internet is not really harmful, but this BS sometimes get translated to the stadiums and msm, where, e. g., it morphs into a lot of fans with a sense of entitlement grunting and bitching whenever things are not going that well for their team. I just don't see any positives to it.

 

[whitelightwhiteheat]

Lamela signed a four year deal earlier this season, and has 0% chance of passing a medical to sign for anyone else. So basically we have three more years of Lamela stealing a wage off of us.

 

[spuradik]

Lamela signed a four year deal earlier this season, and has 0% chance of passing a medical to sign for anyone else. So basically we have three more years of Lamela stealing a wage off of us.

'Stealing' is a bit harsh don't you think? It's not like he's intentionally sitting on the sidelines and faking injury. Some players are just prone to injuries and he happens to be one of them.

 

[BringBack_leGin]

Unfortunately, averaging 21 appearances in the league over six seasons is hurting us. I think he’s a talented player with a great attitude but if we can replace him with a couple of young, talented HG attacking midfielders we should.

 

[whitelightwhiteheat]

'Stealing' is a bit harsh don't you think? It's not like he's intentionally sitting on the sidelines and faking injury. Some players are just prone to injuries and he happens to be one of them.

When we're in a position where we have no attacking options for the bench then it becomes a problem.

 

[SteveH]

Come on Coco time to do your rarely seen Lazarus impersonation.

 

[SlotBadger]

Come on Coco time to do your rarely seen Lazarus impersonation.

His aggression would have been such an asset tonight. He may be hit and miss when it comes to his performances but his drive and determination can never be questioned.

He also seems to live for big games and step up when it matters. Barcelona at Wembley, in particular.

 

[Spursh]

When we really need him, he’s not around. We can’t rely on him. I think he needs to be moved on in the summer.

 

[SteveH]

His aggression would have been such an asset tonight. He may be hit and miss when it comes to his performances but his drive and determination can never be questioned.

He also seems to live for big games and step up when it matters. Barcelona at Wembley, in particular.

Glenn and Gary could have replaced Llorente and Moura!
But Lamela fit would be nice but very rare

 

[ralvy]

Glenn and Gary could have replaced Llorente and Moura!
But Lamela fit would be nice but very rare

Really? Moura was one of our best players today... better replace him in that phrase with Dele

 

[stevenurse]

As many others have said. He is taking up a squad place of a reliable attacking option, which leaves us 1 short every season. Not his fault but needs to be moved on (if possible) but I can't see who is going to accept that risk, at a fee Levy would be willing to take.

 

[Kingellesar]

Such a shame because he started the season well and looked to have turned a corner but here we are again, squad deepleted and he is one of the injured. Would've been a great sub to have had last night because he has a good work rate.

Probably best to move him out next season, whether its a loan or transfer, I would imagine it would need to be a loan as I can't see any club taking a risk on him.

 

[Nebby]

There comes a point where you have to accept that he's done.

 

[Shadydan]

Do people go to this thread to let their anger out, he's injured deal with it, no point bemoaning it - it's not like you never knew this before last night lol

 

[tooey]

Do people go to this thread to let their anger out, he's injured deal with it, no point bemoaning it - it's not like you never knew this before last night lol

Yeah but...it's all Lamelas fault.

 

[SteveH]

Really? Moura was one of our best players today... better replace him in that phrase with Dele

Moura is brilliant when he doesn’t have to control the ball and there are no defenders around him.
He just runs onto the ball and he’s fine. The antithesis ‘nearly’ of Lamela maybe?
Flat track bully I believe is the expression?

 

[Seafordian Spurs]

Such a a shame about Coco but playing for an Inter Milan or a Valencia is about his level.

 

['O Zio]

I feel bad for him, seems to be another serious injury. I understand that people wants us to sell him but I don’t understand why people are so against him and angry at him. Do you think he wants to be injured?

I love Lamela and always will because he’s always given us his all on the pitch and his mentality is exactly what we need, he doesn’t fear anyone and thinks we can compete on the elite level

Agree. He's not the greatest player we've ever had, but he's decent when fit and has the right attitude. Sure, he's unreliable injury wise but as you say that's hardly his fault. He doesn't strike me as the Andy Carrol/Wishire/Kieron Dyer type who's always injured because they don't look after themselves.

I understand why people don't rate him as a player, and that's fine, but I really don't understand the passionate hatred that people seem to have for him. If you don't rate him as a player or don't like him cos of his injuries, surely you should be angry at the club for not cutting their losses and replacing him? Why so angry at the player himself when clearly all he wants to do is get fit and play regularly again.

 

[Nebby]

Certainly don't hate the guy, but I do hope he's moved on this summer along with one or two others. If we want to play amongst the big boys, we must have a squad that can cope with the demands of domestic, european and international football.

 

[ralvy]

I'm already picturing it:

It's 89 minutes into the second leg of the CL semifinals at the Johan Cruyff Arena, the score is 0-0 and we haven't looked like scoring all day long. Our football just looks dull but with more heart than creativity... all hope seems lost. Suddenly, from somewhere in the atmosphere, Eriksen hears Lamela speaking to him the following words: Christian, on your left!