Competition will be tough for the top 5, however Erik Lamela has to be one the most infuriating players Tottenham have ever signed.
After 5 years at Spurs, the boy’s outing against Red Star Belgrade eventually went down as his 200th appearance for Mauricio Pochettino.
The club say the Argentine cost £27million, but that was always the number plumped up with add-ons that never had to be paid, the true figure is closer to half of that. Either way, the return has been poor, with a reported salary of £80,000 pwk.
It has to be said, the right sided midfielder’s performances this season have been vastly improved.
The 27-year-old’s passing accuracy is routinely in the eightieth percentile, and the ability to initiate dribbles in the attacking third frequently cause chaos for the opposition.
Another factor is the effect that Son and Lamela have when played together. Both are fast and unpredictable on the ball.
On the 89th minute against Red Star, Spurs were 5-0 up. It was Erik Lamela that flew in with a sliding tackle to win the ball back for Tottenham.
If Spurs are going to hurt Liverpool, then Spurs will need Erik Lamela to start.
Newsflash: Marcus Edwards has just turned up in Portugese side Guimeras and scored at Arsenal. How odd.
Rarely do you see the modern day player show such true affection for the club and fans alike, and one that epitomises the importance of having that feeling of a connection, a bond between them, a really special moment imo.