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The Lamela Effect.
A look at Mourinho’s workhorse and his impact against Man Utd.
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A look at Mourinho’s workhorse and his impact against Man Utd.
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For what Lamela lacks in other areas, his work-rate makes up for. During the build-up to the first Spurs goal, he never allowed a single moment of comfort for the United defenders to deal with an uncomfortable situation. Ultimately the reason this was converted.
Lamela is sharp when it comes to pressing and knowing when to press. His quick acceleration constantly puts opposition players at unease when on the ball.
Here turned what could’ve been a simple 5-yard pass from Maguire into a rushed, sloppy one beginning an attacking transition
Here turned what could’ve been a simple 5-yard pass from Maguire into a rushed, sloppy one beginning an attacking transition
Lamela’s work rate didn’t die down when Spurs were in the defensive phase either. He’s aware Aurier will push higher as instructed to do so.
Lamela had Luke Shaw in his pocket the entire game, essentially joining the back line at points to cover and support Serge.
Lamela had Luke Shaw in his pocket the entire game, essentially joining the back line at points to cover and support Serge.
Yet again that tenacity and sharpness to challenge Pogba and immediately set away a Spurs counter
Another example of Lamela dropping back extremely effectively. Essentially drops into the back line, wins the ball back.
Shows discipline on when to press and times perfectly to intercept the pass and launch an attacking transition
Shows discipline on when to press and times perfectly to intercept the pass and launch an attacking transition
Lastly, in the attacking phase when Serge has pushed high, Lamela is very effective at coming central, in the first image even drawing Luke Shaw in-between the two CB’s giving Serge masses of space to run into.
His decision making may at times be off, but he does what he does very effectively and was crucial in the weekends victory.
This entire thread was the first half alone.
This entire thread was the first half alone.
