I think a lot of the time we look a better team when Lamela plays, he sets the tone for our pressing with his work rate and enthusiasm, which filters through the team.

He needs to stay injury free though and I reckon his goals and assists would increase quite a bit, but it remains to be seen if his luck with injuries has changed.

Lot of the people here prepared to be so lenient with Lamela, forget we bought him as a hottest young prospect and as such we paid premium money for someone who turned out as a squad player only. Also, you forget if Eriksen had left us, we would have to rely on Lamela to lead the line and serioulsy I'd be worried then.
I have nothing against him but we have to remember we paid good money for him

I admire his tireless running like I said.

comment by morespurs (U15748)
posted 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
Lot of the people here prepared to be so lenient with Lamela, forget we bought him as a hottest young prospect and as such we paid premium money for someone who turned out as a squad player only. Also, you forget if Eriksen had left us, we would have to rely on Lamela to lead the line and serioulsy I'd be worried then.
I have nothing against him but we have to remember we paid good money for him

I admire his tireless running like I said.
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So if Eriksen had left it would be Lamela's fault h'es not as good or plays in the same position

Cannot knock Lamela for his contributions this season. Deserves his place.