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He started all the CL matches he was available for and had started the last 3 PL games before his injury.Don't think so. He wasn't a certain starter before he got injured
He started all the CL matches he was available for and had started the last 3 PL games before his injury.Don't think so. He wasn't a certain starter before he got injured
He started all the CL matches he was available for and had started the last 3 PL games before his injury.
Don't know if he'll go straight back into the team, but I don't think it will be long.But Son has has now shaken off the slight injury he had and Sissoko is up and running. Want to make another bet? He goes straight back into the team, then I'll like every post of yours for a month. He doesn't, you have to like everyone of mine.
I'm just gonna throw this out there for debate: The Chinese are willing to pay obscene money for big name South American footballers. So how would people feel if we sold Lamela for, say, 50 million, bought Zaha for 25 and spent the rest on a CF, or even someone like Isco?
I'd say this would be great business. I stand to be corrected, but I've sensed a seachange in Poch's thinking this season. He wants pace and power in wide areas, hence the purchases of Sissoko, GKN and the interest in Zaha. Son also fits in that category. This leaves Lamela competing with Eriksen and Alli, and I think he'll struggle to displace them personally. And, like Oscar, he may find himself the odd man out in a change of tactical philosophy.
This sounds like a terrible idea.
Lamela is a much better footballer than Sissoko, gkn, even Son.
I think we will see him back in the team when fit, not immediately as he will be well and truly off the pace, but in time, certainly.
Sissoko, Zaha and gkn do not have the end product of goals and assists that Lamela provides consistently
For me there's a place in this squad for only 2 out of GKN, Zaha & Sissoko (even then I think we need better)
I like how you cherry pick certain things where Son slightly shades Lamela and completely ignore the many areas where Lamela is better. Who's myopic in their focus now?I'm sorry but that's patently not true. Son's played the equivalent of a quarter of a league season in terms of minutes and already equalled Lamela's total of goals last season. He's a much better finisher than Lamela. You'd have to be myopic not to see that. He has more assists, more uncredited actions that led to goals - he's won game winning penalties - Lamela's never won one.
With Sissoko and GKN it's too early to say. But it's starting to look like Sissoko is going to offer more.
For all these reasons. I think if we sign Zaha, Lamela will be on the way out. If not in January, then the Summer.
Understand your point, but if we are discerning enough we will understand why I shared my views, without divulging anything that people don't already know. And if they don't then I cannot shed any light on the internet.Fair enough. But I can't tell you the number of times people have said the same over the years.
I'm sorry but that's patently not true. Son's played the equivalent of a quarter of a league season in terms of minutes and already equalled Lamela's total of goals last season. He's a much better finisher than Lamela. You'd have to be myopic not to see that. He has more assists, more uncredited actions that led to goals - he's won game winning penalties - Lamela's never won one.
With Sissoko and GKN it's too early to say. But it's starting to look like Sissoko is going to offer more.
For all these reasons. I think if we sign Zaha, Lamela will be on the way out. If not in January, then the Summer.
We will only bid for him on last day of window so plenty of time
It's perfectly possible to do his medical in Gabon. We'd just fly out our own doctor and book a private hospital or medical centre.Point is not about bidding. Its about his medical if deal goes through.
We won't let him do his medical in Libreville, capital of Gabon. Either he has to fly to London in middle of tournament or he has to agree & do his medical before leaving for AFCON. Both are unlikely to happen
@millsey you might disagree(hardly a surprise) but it is different. Comparing a solid 1st reserve that plays a lot, to the guys that go to Chelsea and never play.
Still not the same though is it. Not remotely comparable.Well there's no way he will ever be first choice here. So he may well want to move
I like how you cherry pick certain things where Son slightly shades Lamela and completely ignore the many areas where Lamela is better. Who's myopic in their focus now?
Son might be a better finisher and is better running at the defence but that is just about it. Lamela is a harder worker, a better presser, a much superior passer with better technique and touch, has better vision and he's an all round smarter footballer with his decision making and positioning.
This again?
He does a different job to Son and Sissoko and is a better player than Zaha
honestly, if he stole your last rolo then tell your mum.
By all accounts, they're in negotiations. I also read that Lamela's contract already had a one or two-year automatic extension.Trivia question for you: who is the only player at the club that Poch didn't sign that hasn't been given a new contract? I think many on here overrate how much Poch rates Lamela. If we sign Zaha, Lamela could be on the way out. Just giving you a heads up so you can better prepare for it.
Nice deflection away from responding to anything in my post.Trivia question for you: who is the only player at the club that Poch didn't sign that hasn't been given a new contract? I think many on here overrate how much Poch rates Lamela. If we sign Zaha, Lamela could be on the way out. Just giving you a heads up so you can better prepare for it.
Mate, you're trying to argue with someone who has a clear vendetta against Lamela and has been proven wrong at every turn. Just let him be. You're not going to get through to these people. They're just too desperate and blinded by hate.Nice deflection away from responding to anything in my post.
Anyway, I would hope not as Lamela >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Zaha and it isn't even close. And I actually don't mind Zaha by the way, wasn't completely against signing him last window.
I like how you cherry pick certain things where Son slightly shades Lamela and completely ignore the many areas where Lamela is better. Who's myopic in their focus now?
Son might be a better finisher and is better running at the defence but that is just about it. Lamela is a harder worker, a better presser, a much superior passer with better technique and touch, has better vision and he's an all round smarter footballer with his decision making and positioning.
Mate, you're trying to argue with someone who has a clear vendetta against Lamela and has been proven wrong at every turn. Just let him be. You're not going to get through to these people. They're just too desperate and blinded by hate.