Player Watch: Erik Lamela

[danielneeds]

So Spurs is on a good run and Lamela and Marcus Edwards are not part of that run so it shows we do not need them at all. In fact we do not need to buy anymore quality players so long as we have the current first 11 or so players.

Mentality of a fool.

There are some people who really love to go full retard on here sometimes....

 

[piedpiper]

Lamela had the ball and was walking over to the spot when Son tried to take the ball off him then Rose comes in to talk to Son who has already walked away.

Why are we going over this again. And ITK does say Lamela was down to take the pen.

Thanks mind was a bit blurry on the details. Judging on the number of replies and disagrees, dislikes, doh's this guy has a cult following.

 

[C0YS]

Lamela is a class act and a wonderful member of the team. We are on a good run now, and Lamela contributed to a similar run last season. I think the option of Lamela can only help our chances and he adds a little extra bite that our other attacking players don't. Good to have!

Will he be a starter for the team when he gets back? Its an irrelevant question, we are undoubtedly improved with him in our team and before his injury he was getting better season to season. He doesn't score enough in the league, but has shown himself to be unselfish and have the potential for scoring a lot more, and has shown potential to be better than he has shown so far. Im more than happy to have him in the team.

 

[piedpiper]

I'm not sure what player Lamela reminds me of. I think most were expecting a goal in scoring winger. Hes not really that. Maybe he has shades of Pablo Aimar with a little less goal threat.

Most times he reminds me of a confused player, with him running into the opposition. Giving the ball away etc. Its almost as if his legs are refusing the instructions being sent by his brain.

Relax Lamela cult following. No need to come after me again. Its my observations.... Besides he has good use as a squad player. Like any player in the 1st 11 he has his good games and bad games too. Except he has more bad games.

Lamela Cult followers just relax. In all honesty he frustrates the hell out of me at times BUT he has improved under Poch and has been integral to our pressing game.

Now watch his minions ignore all the positive stuff and negative rep the crap out of me. Im truly amused by this lot

 

[piedpiper]

Lamela is a class act and a wonderful member of the team. We are on a good run now, and Lamela contributed to a similar run last season. I think the option of Lamela can only help our chances and he adds a little extra bite that our other attacking players don't. Good to have!

Will he be a starter for the team when he gets back? Its an irrelevant question, we are undoubtedly improved with him in our team and before his injury he was getting better season to season. He doesn't score enough in the league, but has shown himself to be unselfish and have the potential for scoring a lot more, and has shown potential to be better than he has shown so far. Im more than happy to have him in the team.

Are you sucking up to his minions? You have summed it up perfectly. I fully agree with you.

 

[Charly***]

Most times he reminds me of a confused player, with him running into the opposition. Giving the ball away etc. Its almost as if his legs are refusing the instructions being sent by his brain.

Relax Lamela cult following. No need to come after me again. Its my observations.... Besides he has good use as a squad player. Like any player in the 1st 11 he has his good games and bad games too. Except he has more bad games.

Lamela Cult followers just relax. In all honesty he frustrates the hell out of me at times BUT he has improved under Poch and has been integral to our pressing game.

Now watch his minions ignore all the positive stuff and negative rep the crap out of me. Im truly amused by this lot

They're coming for you,
They are you coming for you- oo,
Pied-piper, they are coming for you.

(Seriously mate hide, run & hide)

 

[TottenhamMattSpur]

So Spurs is on a good run and Lamela and Marcus Edwards are not part of that run so it shows we do not need them at all. In fact we do not need to buy anymore quality players so long as we have the current first 11 or so players.

Mentality of a fool.

I think most are responding to posters saying we've missed him. That's not entirely correct, we've got a lot of very good results without him.
Others saying he might be off aren't saying it because he's not good enough for thr squad, but because no one has seen him since early October and it's all a "little" bit iffy.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

It's an overreaction to counter the original thoughts by many that Lamela was shit and a waste of money.

People are so deterimed to prove the "haters" wrong that everything be does is essential to the team or a goal/assist is proof that he is the player we spent so much money on. Meanwhile players like Eriksen can top the stats and still not be held in such high regard.

For me, Lamela has improved massively since his arrival but for me he still doesn't do enough. Too much giving away the ball and running into the oppostion. Be interesting to see what players comes back, I think his time is nearing its end with us but happy to be wrong if he can step up.

I can only assume you're not a fan of Alli either then because he does this far more than Erik...

 

[Shadydan]

He played in plenty of games when we weren't playing well too

The winning streak comment doesn't really prove anything either way.

 

[Sanj]

Most times he reminds me of a confused player, with him running into the opposition. Giving the ball away etc. Its almost as if his legs are refusing the instructions being sent by his brain.

Relax Lamela cult following. No need to come after me again. Its my observations.... Besides he has good use as a squad player. Like any player in the 1st 11 he has his good games and bad games too. Except he has more bad games.

Lamela Cult followers just relax. In all honesty he frustrates the hell out of me at times BUT he has improved under Poch and has been integral to our pressing game.

Now watch his minions ignore all the positive stuff and negative rep the crap out of me. Im truly amused by this lot

For me Lamela is not a great dribbler or runner with the ball, but i don't think that is what his game is about.
We have notions of what a player should be, and when he doesn't live up to our notion we see negatives in the player.
Sometimes we have to step back and look at what the player actually does for the team. (Not having a dig at you @piedpiper - we all do it with certain players)

Lamela's greatest attribute in my mind is his movement and linkage of play. He is always showing for the ball and looking to keep the ball moving with 1 and 2 touch passing - whether playing forwards, sideways or backwards. He is always looking to keep the ball moving and therefore probing for spaces which can be attacked.
We have done well in the last 6 games but i think Lamela adds value when teams sit back against us and he is looking for the little holes and gaps to receive the ball and to play the killer ball.
His drive and energy also galvanises the team, as he leads by example on the pitch and gets the fans and his teammates pumped up with his pressing. However i do wish he'd learn to stay on his feet - he is a red card waiting to happen. he does all the hard work to get into a defensive position and then he stupidly dives in.
Also, before his injury, he seemed to be getting into the box more this season, and looks more likely to score. One thing that stands out was his drive into the box earlier this season and challenge for a header against 2 big centrebacks which led to the ball falling to Rose to score. Not something we've seen previously.
He is not the finished article and still has a lot to learn - but i think he is a quality player who is still learning and improving - and i'd rather have him on our team than playing against us.

 

[ajspurs]

Actually didn't know there were still so many people critiquing his game. I'm well past the stage of 'I thought he would be a player who did this but he only does this' etc. He can still improve like all young players but I'm happy with what he brings to the team.

 

[ardiles]

Nobody's perfect. Even the best players have off days. Not saying that Lamela is world class but he is an asset to the club.

He's got different qualities from our other attack-minded players. We need the different qualities of each player against different opponents and situations.

I hope the club offers him a contract extension and he accepts it.

 

[Flashspur]

Most times he reminds me of a confused player, with him running into the opposition. Giving the ball away etc. Its almost as if his legs are refusing the instructions being sent by his brain.

Relax Lamela cult following. No need to come after me again. Its my observations.... Besides he has good use as a squad player. Like any player in the 1st 11 he has his good games and bad games too. Except he has more bad games.

Lamela Cult followers just relax. In all honesty he frustrates the hell out of me at times BUT he has improved under Poch and has been integral to our pressing game.

Now watch his minions ignore all the positive stuff and negative rep the crap out of me. Im truly amused by this lot

Won't neg rep you dude, your just an attention seeker but I will say you are full of s***

 

[Kiedis]

I'd argue that the biggest asset he has compared to our other players is his mentality. In the biggest games, he'll generally always be among our best players, and when the going gets tough, he gets going. He was also just about the only player that maintained his standard in the last two games of last season, when others let their heads drop.

He's a tough cookie, and he'll be an asset when he returns.

 

[Indacupfortottenham]

Most times he reminds me of a confused player, with him running into the opposition. Giving the ball away etc. Its almost as if his legs are refusing the instructions being sent by his brain.

Relax Lamela cult following. No need to come after me again. Its my observations.... Besides he has good use as a squad player. Like any player in the 1st 11 he has his good games and bad games too. Except he has more bad games.

Lamela Cult followers just relax. In all honesty he frustrates the hell out of me at times BUT he has improved under Poch and has been integral to our pressing game.

Now watch his minions ignore all the positive stuff and negative rep the crap out of me. Im truly amused by this lot

He had more good games than bad last season, I thought he was an integral part of the first 11.
I almost gave up on him but think differently now, he looks like he has adapted to the league and Poch's style. Can't wait for him to be back personally.

 

[DJS]

Will be good to have back although I'm a big fan of the 3-5-2 formation and Eriksen, Ali and Wanyama are currently doing very well in the midfield three (bit of course rotation and injuries have to come into play).

He could be an option to play off Kane though in a more forward role?

 

[yankspurs]

Been paying attention to this thread the last few days and its only reminded me why i hate it with the white hot fire of a thousand suns. Christ almighty. Its like now that hes injured and we've hit a purple patch, the inmates run the asylum in here. 'We dont need him, he sucks, yadda, yadda, yadda.' Give it up already. You're making yourselves look worse than you did before.

 

[walton]

I was certainly a fairly vocal critic of Lamela in his early days with THFC, and justifiably so IMO - it's not something I've changed my mind about when looking at how he performed back then. However, he has certainly changed my mind regarding his value to the club/squad nowadays and I would accept that he has upped his game significantly. His mentality and controlled aggression are great to see. His lack of pace/incisive dribbling ability still infuriates me, but that doesn't look like changing any time soon so will just need to accept this is not what he can bring.

Certainly a valuable member of the squad.

 

[JUSTINSIGNAL]

The funniest assertion I've read in here is that we would let a player we paid £25m+ for just run down his contract.

I'm actually chuckling while I type this.

 

[SlotBadger]

Latest news (nothing groundbreaking) from the official site:

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/new...icio-pochettino-on-erik-lamela-latest-120117/