This really is mind boggling, I'm crossing my fingers that all the setbacks have kept him from adapting and that Mourinho is protecting him until he can really drill him and his positioning in pre-season.
I know that some might feel it's not good enough and maybe even wishful thinking, I just...
He isn't a typical 19 year old winger who are typically exciting due to rapid pace but lack end product. Instead he seems composed with a good range of passing and crossing. I also have loved seeing him beat players with the Croqueta on the last couple of outings.
I would be curious to see what Lamela could do with 30 minutes in a false 9 role. He is not afraid to throw his body around, can control and retain the ball under pressure and isn't afraid to commit a foul or two in the opponents half (a must for a Mourinho striker).
Think he will go with Son...
Absolutely, he isn't the player to consistently unlock a low defensive block which I would assume why in these games he is more or a poacher with late runs to the far post.
Dele can be unplayable at times but he needs intelligent players close to him who can lay it off quickly and move intelligently - quick one touch football. It's no coincidence that he is out of form when Lucas has played upfront.
The final day is setup for a domino effect with so many clubs looking at attacking options. As soon as the first one or two attackers move the other moves will follow.
Improved under Mourinho recently while having Lo Celso and Lamela in the right side triangle opposed to Sissoko and Lucas must also make massive difference in transition and possession phases.
Oh it's clearly on! :whistle:
Those who say it doesn't fit with the clubs recruitment policy are way off as it strengthens our vision of building the most injury-prone team in world.
We are a team in transition and display the consistency that comes along with it, it's obvious we need players and Mou needs a pre-season. Despite this there are currently 16 other inconsistent teams in the PL so anything can happen in the league and cup.
His first touch and passing has always been poor, at the same time being asked to play with his back to goal with a defender knocking him off balance renders him almost completely useless.
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