- Mar 18, 2004
- 5,300
- 4,189
I don't think the scapegoat narrative can be applied here.
The fact that we all have witnessed Sissoko's turn around so much that he was the Player's Player of the Season and became a fan favorite speaks volumes of what is possible for a player to accomplish and there there is absolutely no room for excuses for Lamela.
He has had 6 years to build his legacy and it has been an extremely underwhelming legacy. He will be remembered for a rabona goal vs. some 3rd tier team he scored in Europa League, his stamp on Cesc, his fouls and effort, but a huge majority will remember him as a injury prone player that never lived up to the hype as the £30Mil crown jewel which was supposed to replace Bale that Summer.
I hear you but I think his injuries are the excuse and he may be justified in saying that after he retires. It gives satisfaction to absolutely no-one but it's a genuine reason for not reaching his full potential. Sissoko has monsters DNA so it was a big help for him on the road back to success.