Saturday 20 August, 2011
Lamela: 'Roma one of world's top clubs'



Erik Lamela has finally started pre-season training with Roma, “one of the biggest clubs in Italy and the world,” after the Under-20 World Cup.

The Argentine completed his transfer from River Plate last month, but was only presented to the media today following international duty.


“Roma are a great side, one of the biggest clubs in Italy and the world, which is why I wanted to come here,” said Lamela in his Press conference.


“I know there are great players in this team and legends have worn the shirt in the past, but I am not afraid. In fact, I’m happy to form a part of this squad.


“I spoke to Luis Enrique and Francesco Totti a little bit today, as well as my other teammates, but I’m still learning Italian.


“I know the Giallorossi fans are as passionate as the River Plate supporters. I can only pledge to give my all, every time.”


Tension is rising in the Roma camp after a shock 1-0 Europa League defeat to Slovan Bratislava, which puts their qualification at risk.


“I watched the game and I liked the way Roma played, so the result was unfair. Will I play in the second leg on Thursday? I don’t know, the important thing now is to recover as fully as possible from the injury.


“My ankle is improving and we’ll see what point it’s at next week.”


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He looks like a cool dude .Always give your 100 percent Erik

Is it just me or are some of the questions they asked Lamela, as well as Bojan and Angel, completely dumb? I mean, wtf does this kid know about Totti and Borriello sitting out against Bratislava, what kind of comment do you expect from him?

Anyways, Welcome Erik!!!

ErPupone wrote:Is it just me or are some of the questions they asked Lamela, as well as Bojan and Angel, completely dumb? I mean, wtf does this kid know about Totti and Borriello sitting out against Bratislava, what kind of comment do you expect from him?

Anyways, Welcome Erik!!!

Yeah I thought the same..Absolutely ridiculous asking him those questions...Has nothing to do with him ,sure the kid has just arrived in Rome...

Poor mans Alvarez

poor mans coutinho

No need to state the obvious

Who the hell is Coutinho ?