August determines things now? It's a long, old season, where the full squad will be needed. If he decides to stick around and continue to be a part of what Poch is building, even if not as a starter, as oppossed to fucking off somewhere to, start matches yes, but contest getting mid-table or winning some minor league no one cares about, does that really reflect poorly on him? Not for me.
That he just wants to sit around and earn his easy money, rather than continue to contribute best he can, is just your assumption. Also not for me.
Assuming we're selling Rose, our agenda currently is:
- Getting 5 players in
- Sorting Eriksen's situation
- Sorting Toby's situation
- Shifting N'Koudou and Janssen
There's a ton still to do. You can take away from that number of 5 incomings however many youngsters, Poch feels are ready to really step up and be a part of the squad. We're looking at a turnover in the squad of 5-8 players either way. "Painful summer" comment or not that's a big shift. And you think getting Lamela gone is in any way, shape, or form is on anybody's mind? Lamela who by all accounts is well-liked within the squad, happy with his bit part role, has Poch's trust, and reading between the lines a bit of a mentor to Foyth (who Poch clearly wants to develop), plus he might be neat to have around to integrate Lo Celso, should we get that one over the line.
Thinking Lamela is or even should leave is just plain your feelings towards the player showing, while completely ignoring what is actually happening at the club.