I liked Erik Lamela before it was cool

[StephenH]

I doubt we've changed the physios/doctor/metric analysts.

there is an elephant in the room moment here!
We need to change the......

 

[Bedfordspurs]

I doubt we've changed the physios/doctor/metric analysts.

we have changed loads of back room staff by all accounts
Still doesn’t make a player made of glass anymore solid though

 

[Lemonade Money]

There's an interesting discussion on tactical periodisation on the latest Extra Inch podcast that might help explain your point.

Hmmm. Now about your avatar change...

 

[Kandi1977]

My constant issue with Lamela (apart from his one footedness) is that he gets his injuries in training, not on the match day pitch. I mean WTF is he doing in training to get injured all the time

Because they train 10 times as much as they play games.

 

[P.D.]

I like him and think he adds to the team but I rarely miss him when he's out because everyones so used to it, I think he's definitely someone we can upgrade on - anyone fit for most of the season will be an upgrade.

 

[milo]

Thanks, I wasn't aware of that podcast, will give that ep a listen.

It's really good but I think that Windy generally talks a lot of sense

 

[milo]

We have changed managers and coaches. He still gets injured. It’s not the staff

The injury predates Mourinho, your point would only be relevant if we had appointed Hoddle again and Eileen Drewery had got her magic hands on him.

 

[StephenH]

MoMo will have him in 'the book'.

He might need another book at this rate!

 

[milo]

MoMo will have him in 'the book'.

He might need another book at this rate!

I think that he's a very Mourinho player. If he can get him fit, I can see him being a regular starter.

 

[StephenH]

I think that he's a very Mourinho player. If he can get him fit, I can see him being a regular starter.

So he's off then!

 

[Bedfordspurs]

I think that he's a very Mourinho player. If he can get him fit, I can see him being a regular starter.

Ifs, buts and maybes
But i dont see him being a Mou player
He is IMO nothing like the one she has used in the past

 

[milo]

So he's off then!

Who knows? I think that a large part of the squad will be under scrutiny at the moment and I doubt that Lamela is any different. He has a lot of qualities that I am sure that Mourinho will love but we all know that his fitness record holds him back.

 

[milo]

Ifs, buts and maybes
But i dont see him being a Mou player
He is IMO nothing like the one she has used in the past

I think that he is exactly what he looks for in big games and would be made for the tucked in forward role that Moura is currently playing.

 

[StephenH]

Who knows? I think that a large part of the squad will be under scrutiny at the moment and I doubt that Lamela is any different. He has a lot of qualities that I am sure that Mourinho will love but we all know that his fitness record holds him back.

I'm biased he drives me nuts.

 

[SteveAWOL]

I think that he's a very Mourinho player. If he can get him fit, I can see him being a regular starter.

If Mourinho can get Sick-note Lamela fit enough to play regularly that’ll prove beyond all doubt that he truly is The Special One!

 

[milo]

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He looks like a bad magician in that gif

 

[MKSpur]

I can’t believe we gave him a contract until 2022.

With his fitness record the only club I can see taking him off our hands is West Ham.

 

[StephenH]

He looks like a bad magician in that gif

We are all hoping hes an expert one

 

[milo]

I can’t believe we gave him a contract until 2022.

With his fitness record the only club I can see taking him off our hands is West Ham.

Evidently the club have always been keen to keep him on a long contract because we paid a high fee for him and they have had an eye on resale value. He is one of the highest paid players for this reason too.

 

[DeanoAustin]

I think that he's a very Mourinho player. If he can get him fit, I can see him being a regular starter.

Can you imagine the scale of the brickhousery from Lamela if Jose gets him in the team. If he can trample on Fabregas and wind up Wheelchair with a good guy like Poch managing, what dastardly deeds could Lamela get up to with Jose directing him.

Make it happen Jose. I can't f**king wait.