At last a sensible response. (Other than the 11, knee-jerk 'Disagrees within a few minutes)
Exasperation (usually after a particularly poor performance). I provide an opinion based on what I see (e.g. he was poor, usually supported by a few observations, lack of control, showboating ball-rolling, poor in the air, needless fouls in dangerous areas) and others come back 'you're an idiot (or worse), he had a worldie' - end of 'discussion'
I have been critical of Lamela since his injuries and the time we have given him to prove his worth. My post above is aimed at the blind, uncritical, unwavering and often knee-jerk support offered to him by a few members of this forum, on the back of a few, intermittent good performances (you see, I will concede that he has played well on a few occasions).
I agree with almost all your sentiments expressed above, but the idea that it will cost a fortune to 'upgrade'?
No idea who the replacement would be. That's what our scouting network and Academy are for. Indeed the upgrade could be Lucas (who himself is starting to raise doubts).
You see. We agree.
He's been with us for 5 1/2 years and in my view it's time to move him on, he's (at best) a squad player.