Tottenham Hotspur fans have been reacting in their droves this week after footage of Erik Lamela scoring in training emerged on social media.
The Argentine can be seen beating four of his own teammates before blasting the ball into the net from inside the penalty area and it has caused a mixed reception.
Lamela has been restricted to just 936 minutes in the Premier League this campaign whilst he has also been absent from 15 more games in all competitions, via Transfermarkt.
Does Erik Lamela have a future at Spurs?
Yes, needs to start!
No, get rid ASAP!
This has mainly been down to persistent injury problems, leaving him with the nickname ‘sicknote’ by some supporters.
Which is why a few members of the Spurs faithful have been pondering just how long he’s going to be fit for.
Others have been absolutely drooling over the sublime effort as it certainly displays shades of his old form – in the 2015/16 season, the winger provided five goals and nine assists in the top-flight and that hasn’t been replicated since.
There were even some taking a dig at the defending, which is quite funny as it’s our own defenders that he’s up against in the training match, but that shouldn’t come as a surprise given Spurs rank as the joint-worst for goals conceded in the top ten.
Maybe we could be about to see the revival of Lamela in north London, don’t hold your breath, though.
Here’s how fans have been reacting to the goal…
https://twitter.com/darjackTHFC/status/1269732260930084870?s=20
Our defence needs serious investment 🤣
— Joey (@lilywhitescoys) June 7, 2020
Oh please , pound for pound he’s been our worst signing in the last 10 years , any other top side would have shipped him out years ago . It’s enough already
— DARREN YARLETT (@darrenyarlett) June 7, 2020
The defending there was awful, absolutely woeful, nothing changes…
— Mark Siggers (@Siggs72) June 7, 2020
He will still be injured. Mark my words.
— Justin Stevens (@jstevens123) June 7, 2020
7 years. I think we know what Erik is all about by now. Let’s not kid ourselves off the back of a training match goal.
— SimonTHFC (@SMTHFC1) June 8, 2020
Alasdair mate, we’ve been saying that as a fan base for 6 years. Not proven us right once bar in the odd hot-streak. Bloke is stealing a living as much as i admire his work rate and dedication.
— JP 🦥 (@jaymesoscar) June 7, 2020
I’m sure one of those muscles will go before the first kick off comes around
— jay (@bizackfairy) June 8, 2020
Love his heart and intensity. If he can get fully fit and under control that would be massive!
— Michael Lambert (@LamboWPSoccer) June 8, 2020
Like a new signing!
— Enoch (@TheEnochK) June 8, 2020
Feel like we’ve been here before with Lamela 😁 A mystery calf injury 2 games in and that’ll be that 😁
— COYSpurs (@makkathfc) June 7, 2020
He’s our park ji sung. With a lot more flair.
— Mick Ayala (@aluugatorbaby) June 7, 2020
He’s had 7 seasons to do something .
Complete joke.— Chris Ion (@chrision1955) June 8, 2020
That is amazing…..
He didn’t get injured in that whole clip
— John Lindridge (@jlindridge) June 7, 2020
Aurier 😭😭
— 👑 (@Tangangbusiness) June 7, 2020
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