The numbers behind Eric Lamela’s 4-0 win over Wolfsberg
Sam PrestonFebruary 25, 2021
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Tottenham beat Wolfsberg 4-0 last night to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.
That made it 8-1 on aggregate, showing the professional work Spurs have done over the two legs.
The draw gave Dele Alli and Gareth Bale a chance to get back to form.
Bale dominated the headlines in the first leg, while Dele took centre stage last night with an excellent kick from the bike.
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But look at the game’s stats – by who scores – Shows that Eric Lamela also has a strong game under the radar.
He completed seven dribbles that night — at least three more than any other player on either side.
On top of that, he has four more shots – no one in a Spurs jersey has more chances.
He was substituted in the 68th minute, but he can reflect on what he did well as he made the most of the freedom Spurs were given by their opponents.
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The fact that Bale was left on the bench last night suggests he has been rested ahead of the weekend game against Burnley.
That could mean Lamela exiting the wing, allowing the Welshman to re-enter.
The decision is likely to be well received by Tottenham fans, but Lamela’s stellar performance means it won’t be easy for Mourinho to make.
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Sam Preston is an NCTJ Gold Standard News and Sports Reporter who studied at the Press Association. He also holds a 2:1 Law and French Law degree from the University of Birmingham, which includes a year of study at the University of Montaigne in Bordeaux. He is an FA Level 1 football coach who appeared on the BBC’s Victoria Derby County programme in 2018 and has also written digital football content and games for Colchester United, Mansfield Town and Stockport County day program.
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