Ironically I thought Lennon and Lamela were bright. Obviously not fantastic by any stretch, but they were not fundamentally the problem today. I would be happy for AVB to settle on these two and give them a period to stake those places. I'm talking the next 5 league games. Lets get the side settled.
The problem for me is that they both looked decent for certain periods, when they spent time on the right hand side.
Neither particularly did much sat out on the left.
It was a crying shame to see Paulinho on the ball, Lamela make a run and not recieve a pass. Instead, Paulinho holds on to it, turns backwards/sideways and plays a pass to totally nullify our attack. Dembele has been equally useless so far this season too. This is the big problem for Lamela and Soldado imo.
The problem for me is that they both looked decent for certain periods, when they spent time on the right hand side.
Neither particularly did much sat out on the left.
I do like Lamela's attitude though, despite the horrific scoreline he was still trying to make things happen all through the match.
Waiting for this kid to show why he is worth 30 million... WAITING... 1 mississippi, 2 mississippi ... 532 mississippi..
He is in the team ahead of at least one of those 2. Most people believe Chiriches is the one who has adapted the best to English football from the transfers. He has missed the last game because he just got surgery on his nose...£25.8m but whatever.
WE could say the same about Chiriches? 8.5m and cant get in the team ahead of Dawson and Kaboul?
Waiting for this kid to show why he is worth 30 million... WAITING... 1 mississippi, 2 mississippi ... 532 mississippi..
Waiting for this kid to show why he is worth 30 million... WAITING... 1 mississippi, 2 mississippi ... 532 mississippi..
Remember that Bale guy? Team didn't win with him in the team for the longest streak... like 10-15 games or so.
We need to be patient with young prospects. In my view, Lamela was not purchased to fill the void left by Bale in an immediate sense. He's still learning the intricacies of the new league and he's dependent on his teammates linking up well with him, which is something that can't be blamed on a single individual (except maybe the manager).
I have a lot of faith in Lamela, but I also understand that he can't be expected to win games out of nothing for us... maybe by the end of next season
I'm not saying he is a flop... yet. I'm just waiting for the lad to show me he is not one, and would prefer if he does against bigger teams than Sheriff. By the way 533 mississippi ...Remember that Bale guy? Team didn't win with him in the team for the longest streak... like 10-15 games or so.
We need to be patient with young prospects. In my view, Lamela was not purchased to fill the void left by Bale in an immediate sense. He's still learning the intricacies of the new league and he's dependent on his teammates linking up well with him, which is something that can't be blamed on a single individual (except maybe the manager).
I have a lot of faith in Lamela, but I also understand that he can't be expected to win games out of nothing for us... maybe by the end of next season
I'm not saying he is a flop... yet. I'm just waiting for the lad to show me he is not one, and would prefer if he does against bigger teams than Sheriff. By the way 533 mississippi ...
Yes, but that's the way it has always been, and it's the way it goes everywhere not just in football. You don't see a teacher blaming the slow kid for receiving a 5 mark, but when a smart kid receives a 5 he's parents are called in to discuss his weak performance.He's 21 he's had one league start.
We've a lot more to worry about at the club than a kid having a slow start.
Lets be honest the only reason any is commenting on him is because of the fee.
There's no impatient at Chadli thread.
Yes, but that's the way it has always been, and it's the way it goes everywhere not just in football. You don't see a teacher blaming the slow kid for receiving a 5 mark, but when a smart kid receives a 5 he's parents are called in to discuss his weak performance.