Spurs fans here in the Tavern are hopeful of a positive knock-on effect as a talented Argentinian returns to the fold.
Tottenham haven’t exactly enjoyed their luck on the injury front so far this season with a numerous amount of star players feeling the full effect of a busy schedule.
Stand out names such as; Mousa Dembele, Victor Wanyama, Toby Alderweireld and Hugo Lloris have all sat time out in the stands having succumbed to a possible Spurs injury curse.
Indeed, all first-team players sitting out is regarded as a miss for Mauricio Pochettino, but one player in particular who has suffered the most torrid of times of late has been fellow Argentinian Erik Lamela.
Spurs’ 25-year-old wide man has been sidelined with a hip injury that dates back to October 24th 2016, much to the frustration of our north London locals.
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As if things haven’t been unlucky enough for the talented winger, he now has to try to find his way back into a formidable Pochettino side that’s playing some of the best football that both Spurs fans and Wembley have ever been accustomed to witness.
But our punters here in the Tavern will agree that on his day, Lamela has the ability to become one of the most dangerous players in this jam-packed Tottenham side.
Just as if Spurs fans hadn’t been on the receiving end of a flurry of exciting results and prospects, they’re set to be in even better spirits, due to recent suggestions Erik is set to be fit enough to feature in the North London Derby at the weekend, after Pochettino shared an update with press.
So with an old face set to be back in the mix, here’s a look at THREE reasons as to why Lamela’s return can spark a march for the title…
Audacity and magic
The tricky winger has one of the most unique footballing abilities out of South America, possessing the capability to just pull a piece of unimaginable magic out of thin air is something that this man perfects.
However, having been out for so long the confidence is lacking, with it becoming of great importance that he can find a way to replicate the fearless streak, that allowed him to become so successful prior to his injury.
Many players in the modern game make a name for themselves by perfecting simple aspects of football, yet in many respects, the same can’t be said for Erik.
Excelling at the risk-taking and audacious nature that he finds himself in has brought about some quite breathtaking goals, most commonly referenced as the ‘rabona’ goal vs Asteras Tripolis in the Europa League.
During despairing times, pieces of exemplary magic are not too far away from the boot of the Argentine.
Different dimension
Pochettino’s current Spurs side are based entirely around the services up towards their star man Harry Kane, who’s carried a bulk load of the praise and plaudits for the start they’ve made to the season.
Indeed, title aspirations are still in check for the North London based club, but the one thing that fans here in the Tavern believe is the missing ingredient to the title-winning remedy, can now be found in the returning forward, a sprinkle of pace and acceleration.
Of course, you can argue that Heung Min Son and Dele Alli offer different attributes that contribute towards a fast-paced nature. However, Lamela offers that extra diversity in his movements that can’t be found within the depths of the Tottenham team, a real sense of ability and determination to get beyond the last defender and breeze past troublesome situations by utilizing his extra burst of pace.
Squad rotation benefits
Local fanatics here in the Tavern will all agree that for a team playing in European and domestic competitions, it can put a tiring strain on both players and staff.
Of course, being a part of the Champions League is something that every team dreams of, but like everything, it also has its downfalls. Managing to recuperate and recover star men in key positions with a match every 3 days is quite the task, especially when you’ve got players who would normally play a pivotal part in the squad rotation out through injury.
So for Spurs fans seeing the return of Erik Lamela, it will inevitably pose a sense of security in terms of providing back up, for the busy schedule that the months of January and February has on a successful European teams shoulders.
In having a world-class player like the Argentine at your disposal, you automatically gain a luxury that not many managers can afford to have.
So Spurs fans, thoughts?
