Player Watch Player Watch - Lucas Moura

[EQP]

Will be an absolute legend for us. Love that fact that he's always looking to assist players, rather then score. Not a slight on Sonny, but there have been occasions when he would go for goal rather than playing the simple pass for a tap-in. Back to Lucas, he was energetic, fearless and played some absolutely beautiful through balls. I'm really excited to see a Moura-Eriksen- Lamela supporting Kane in the attacking third, goals for days

 

[Lemon]

Reminds me of Willian in his short movements. Hope he can reach his level next season.

 

[Mr Pink]

Was great tonight. Lovely balance, quick with intelligent movement and can pick a pass.

The type of player we've needed to complete our attacking jigsaw, so to speak.

 

[GutBucket]

We will see the best of him when he gets proper preseason with Pochettino and gains some chemistry with other players and he already looks so good, fantastic buy.

 

[allpaths]

absolute joke that some folks on here were comparing him to Townsend. He looks an absolute stunner already.

 

[danielneeds]

Yeah, but can he do it on a cold, snowy night in Neasden?

 

[npearl4spurs]

Who's better as a sub? Moura, Son, or Lamela?

Because two of them have to be and maybe all three if we ever go back to three at the back.

 

[FreddieYid]

Who's better as a sub? Moura, Son, or Lamela?

Because two of them have to be and maybe all three if we ever go back to three at the back.

The in form players play, that includes Dele and Eriksen. Nice dilemma though.

 

[thinktank]

Badass.

 

[Twizzle]

gee this guys was impressive tonight, PSG need their head read

 

[ClintEastwould]

gee this guys was impressive tonight, PSG need their head read

They have Neymar and Mbappe TBF

 

[Pellshek]

Robbie Savage calling him "Moira" all game made me want to take all of my clothes off and walk out into the snow.

 

[matthew.absurdum]

They have Neymar and Mbappe TBF

Neymar is out of injury for at least two months. But they still have di maria and draxler....

 

[theShiznit]

Badass.

It looked ok to me.

 

[matthew.absurdum]

Just rewatch his two assists. The first one is a lovely through ball. And the second one is quite remarkable. He has the acceleration, not just pace. He keeps himself onside and stays behind the defender until Son releases the ball to him. The defender needs to turn his back to chase Lucas, but Lucas's great acceleration means that he can reach the ball faster than the defender to pass it to Llorente. Really impressive.

Oh, he also makes a key pass to Lamela that leads to Son's second goal. It is really rare to see "wingers" (or players with pace) can have his vision of passing

 

[Griff001]

Just rewatch his two assists. The first one is a lovely through ball. And the second one is quite remarkable. He has the acceleration, not just pace. He keeps himself onside and stays behind the defender until Son releases the ball to him. The defender needs to turn his back to chase Lucas, but Lucas's great acceleration means that he can reach the ball faster than the defender to pass it to Llorente. Really impressive.

Oh, he also makes a key pass to Lamela that leads to Son's second goal. It is really rare to see "wingers" (or players with pace) can have his vision of passing

Agree with this. Love watching him skip past players with purpose, reminds me of Lennon back when he first broke into the team, no fear. But from the limited showing so far, he seems to have a good eye for a pass and know when to make the right decision when he gets there, which could be a huge asset if he continues to improve, which surely he can only do. He's barely played much football, in a new league, in the snow lol, I think the potential is there to be exactly what we've been lacking to a degree.

 

[glospur]

Who's better as a sub? Moura, Son, or Lamela?

Because two of them have to be and maybe all three if we ever go back to three at the back.

I'm not so sure that's a simple question answer because it will depend on needs imo.

We've now got great balance and depth in the players to play behind Kane. Every single one of them offers something different, which is a great situation to be in because it means different players can be used in different scenarios. Lamela against Juve, for example, was perfect for that game, but there might be a game where we need a bit more pace on the counter and Son and/or Lucas will play.

It's a great position to be in.

 

[zoneD]

....looks quite the player - showed he can pick a pass as well as dribble...our attacking options looking stronger atm...
COYS

 

[Jody]

Great to see him come in centrally so much. Weapon!

 

[ohtottenham!]

....looks quite the player - showed he can pick a pass as well as dribble...our attacking options looking stronger atm...
COYS

Great to see him come in centrally so much. Weapon!

Agree with all of the above, and he's switched on at the defensive end too re chasing back and pressing. Seems like he has a good engine too.