As opposed to someone like Aaron Lennon or Andros Townsend who often go for the easy pass and still have 0 end product?
The fact that Lamela always goes for the more difficult option is a testament to the belief the lad has in himself that he is capable of the more difficult shots and passes. He wouldn't have that confidence if he wasn't able to pull that off on the pitch.
With regards to his off the ball work, it doesn't matter if we are working defensively or offensively, the boy is always on his toes and makes some crucial interceptions and some very good off the ball runs which don't always get noticed.
I by no means think he is the finished article, and if he is going to be a good premier league player, he will still need to work on it. But with Lamela we have a player who could quite clearly improve and be a very good player. His assists last year show that, now hopefully he can find that little bit of fitness, mix it with some form and show us how good he can actually be.
I think I've said before that you either start with Lamela and let him pick up the pace of the game from the beginning but never is he an impact player!
I'm in the camp that thinks he has ability and he could be good for us but patience is wearing a bit thin and if he doesn't deliver this season then get rid but he isn't a sub and Pooch shd know this by now!
Poor subs IMO yesterday and losing Harry & Mason killed us!
Absolutely ruined my weekend and still pissed off!