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title: "“One hell of a talent” – Some Spurs fans excited to watch Erik Lamela"
canonical: "https://readtottenham.com/2019/08/05/one-hell-of-a-talent-some-spurs-fans-excited-to-watch-erik-lamela/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Jack Cunningham"
section: "Features"
published: "2019-08-05T20:49:18Z"
modified: "2019-08-05T20:49:20Z"
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# “One hell of a talent” – Some Spurs fans excited to watch Erik Lamela

“Polish up your boots sunshine and let’s get serious” – A lot of Tottenham Hotspur fans are backing Erik Lamela to have a massive season for Spurs this year.

Lamela arrived in England [six years ago](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/23903926) – and, though, he [initially struggled](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/aug/07/erik-lamela-tottenham-hotspur-mauricio-pochettino), he has developed into a [quality player](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2307558-erik-lamela-why-mauricio-pochettinos-loyalty-is-finally-paying-off-at-spurs).

So far, in pre-season, the Argentine has impressed [scoring two goals](https://www.tottenhamblog.com/2019/07/31/is-erik-lamela-one-of-the-best-pre-season-players-ever/) and turning in several [solid performances](https://www.tottenhamblog.com/2019/07/31/is-erik-lamela-one-of-the-best-pre-season-players-ever/).

Lamela has a [superb record](https://www.tottenhamblog.com/2019/07/31/is-erik-lamela-one-of-the-best-pre-season-players-ever/) for Tottenham in pre-season – but he has never transferred this into [league form](https://www.tottenhamblog.com/2019/07/31/is-erik-lamela-one-of-the-best-pre-season-players-ever/).

He could replace Christian Eriksen who has expressed his [desire to leave](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/05/tottenham-christian-eriksen-says-he-is-ready-for-a-new-challenge) – and a lot of Tottenham fans [want him gone](https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1158047337320714241).

They are, however, pleased to see Lamela performing well – and many are expecting big things from the 27-year-old.

See the best of the reaction below.

> 🗣️ [@ErikLamela](https://twitter.com/ErikLamela?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw): "We know what to do. I think the team is ready and the players are motivated to start the season."[#ICC2019](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ICC2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ⚪️ [#COYS](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/izEqdMSpBN](https://t.co/izEqdMSpBN)
>
> — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1158078898950852610?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/light\_deok/status/1158095727156850688

> Hope you can stay fit [@ErikLamela](https://twitter.com/ErikLamela?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) had a fantastic pre season be great to see you push on and could be just what we need 👍🏻 [#COYS](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Mark Cooper (@markyboy77) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/markyboy77/status/1158080589569900547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

These Spurs fans think that if he can stay fit, then he will be an important player for them this year. He has had [many injury problems](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erik-lamela/verletzungen/spieler/111630) in the past – so these Tottenham fans are hoping that the Argentine can go a season without an injury.

> Erik Lamela is one hell of a talent. Polish up your boots sunshine and let's get serious. [#COYS](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
>
> — Russ Watling (@RussellWatling) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/RussellWatling/status/1158102751265599488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/padrino701/status/1158082098705707008

> Best player from pre season 🤘🤘
>
> — xcharxrliex (@beelze\_bull) [August 4, 2019](https://twitter.com/beelze_bull/status/1158087628182495233?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

https://twitter.com/Hey\_Sim0n/status/1158158502432563200

Other Tottenham fans believe that this is the year he finally shows his best form. Lamela has talent, but [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/erik-lamela/verletzungen/spieler/111630) and other factors have meant he has not had the chance to show it.