RichmondSpur
Vital Football Hero
Lamela is way more suited to a deeper role, behind the front line. That is where he has been good for us this season, before he got injured. If he can come deep and collect the ball in a bit of space he tends to make things happen. He's way more creative than people give him credit for and I will never and have never questioned his commitment to the team.
His commitment isn't the problem what follows is:
When/if he can become proficient in possession and keep the ball for more than a few seconds.
Eradicate the clumsiness that often sees him turning the ball over and then chasing around like a headless chicken, kicking all that get in his way to get it back.
Show an understanding of rudimentary things like knowing when to use his right foot instead of his left.
Until these problems and the frustrating things that derive from them are addressed, polished & fixed your argument carries little or no weight.