Tottenham Hotspur boosted their hopes of qualifying for Europe with a fine 3-1 victory on Wednesday evening, although supporters were less than impressed with one player’s display.
Spurs defeated Newcastle 3-1 to overtake Sheffield United into seventh place and they have Harry Kane to thank after a second-half brace, which in the process landed him his 200th goal for the club.
However, despite all of the positives, a few members of the fanbase took a swipe at substitute Erik Lamela and some went as far as suggesting that the north Londoners should offload him in the summer.
Would you sell Erik Lamela this summer?
Nope!
100%!
He was blasted for being a “headless chicken” and for “stealing a living” whilst other words used to describe him included “awful” and “stupid”.
During his 28 minutes on the pitch, the 28-year-old recorded three successful dribbles, picked up one tackle and won six of his seven duels, via SofaScore.
Maybe such thoughts are a little premature, but let’s see what the final two matches of the season have to offer.
Here’s the rest of the reaction:
Absolutely, Runs around like a headless chicken! Hasn’t improved in 5 years!
— Bradley Rogers (@BradRogers8) July 15, 2020
We might struggle to offload him. He’s awful
— tottetino (@Vertonghenator) July 15, 2020
I used to defend Lamela but I cannot see what he gives us. Slows the game down too much and takes too many touches. Not to mention the stupid free kicks he gives away. Anyone see anything different? #thfc #NEWTOT
— Seep Hothi (@seephothi) July 15, 2020
LAMELA AGAIN! Rather Skipp come on and just sit ✋
— Tel (@TelThfc) July 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/StuartRawlins/status/1283472499527884801?s=20
Sell Lamela NOW awful player #THFC #COYS
— JimmyBC (@JimmyBCSpurs) July 15, 2020
Lamela has been awful since he came on. Why does he take so long on the ball. Arghh @SpursOfficial #thfc
— Paul Pearce (@Pearcey26) July 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/thfcLxcas/status/1283471871896215552?s=20
https://twitter.com/JBlincoTHFC/status/1283470977117159429?s=20
Brilliant run for third goal, skill and determination. He always gives 100%.
Won his duels, runs and presents and his efforts led to Kane’s goal. Watch the game, don’t have pre-conceived ideas.