When we signed Moura from Paris Saint-Germain for £25million in January 2018, I have to say that I was non too impressed. The diminutive Brazilian arrived essentially, not as a rising star, but as a player that had failed to become a regular starter, and become a peripheral figure with the French ‘giants’. It was hardly a signing to get the juices going.
Pochettino was characteristically conservative with the boy. In the 2017/18 season there were 6 Premier League appearances, 4 introductions from the bench, and Lucas made 2 starting XIs during which both games he was subbed off.
The ultimate piece of stupidity (and we’ve all witnessed plenty of that at Spurs over the years) was Pochettino’s decision not to start Lucas in the European Cup final against Liverpool. In fact, it makes me angry just thinking about it now.
As time went on, it became evident that Moura was quite the complex talent, tenacious tackler and a lightening fast opportunist in front of goal. Contrast this with the likes of say Dele Alli, who has the world waiting for one or two decent moves per game, that prove he’s still got something to offer…
It is imperative that Moura is made a first team regular, imperative and there’s no other word for it.
Happy levy bashing.
Peace to you to.
Because we as humans do. What a stupid thing to say. Sometimes (not all the time) its best just to shut up.
Why bash anyone?
I like Lucas, he won that CL semi on his own, consistency is the key as he is a confidence player, often had to play out of position too.
I’d start him in games if he’s showing me what I want in training
squad yes, starting 11 no
Squad yes – starting 11 no.
Who would drop from Bergwijn or Son to accommodate him? He’s a squad player, nothing more
I’d keep him in my squad all day long. Unless courtino swap🌚
Why not bash him? 8 years in English football with nothing to show for it apart from groupies
Yeah Poch bashing my favourite.
I couldn’t disagree more.
Moura is terrible, 100 games and about 5 of them good ones.
He reminds me of Defoe but far less consistent. “Tenacious tackler”??? He’s awful defensively and rarely tracks back after losing possession, which happens a lot.
Simply put he’s worse than Jenas. West Ham standard.
As for the Ajax game, yes he finished the chances but the game changer was Llorente who came on at half time for Wanyama – Llorente should have started the CL final.
Even looking at the current squad are you seriously saying you’d start Moura ahead of Kane, Son, Bergwjin, Lo Celso, Alli and Lamela?