- Sep 20, 2005
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Regardless of who starts it is a big call for Pohettino. Son has been immense for us recently and that was a massive statement starting Lamela literally unreal to have a fit and hungry Lamela back. He has to choose between Eriksen, Dele Lamela, Son and Lucas to start 3 positions. Great to have but no one is guaranteed to start something we have cried out for, for years.
Well hopefully like last night this is the start of Poch tailoring our attacking line up depending on the opposition and/or form.
I’ve been critical of his team selections in the past but he was spot on last night.
As good as Son is he does have a habit of coughing up posession too easily away from home and Lamela obviously has experience of playing in Italy and is adept at playing between the lines and keeping hold of the ball in tight situations.
He was excellent last night, with and without the ball.