He was named in the Argentina squad for back-to-back Copa Americas in June, 2015, and June, 2016.However, when the teams were announced shortly before kickoff, Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was on the bench, with manager Mikel Arteta confirming that he had planned for Aubameyang to start but was dropped due to a “disciplinary issue.”Īccording to reports from The Athletic, the Gabon striker reported late when the squad met up earlier today. In all, he made 33 appearances during that season, adding a further two goals in the run to the FA Cup semi-finals.Ĭapped four times by Argentina at Under-20 level, Erik made his full international debut in May, 2011, against Paraguay. He then scored in the Premier League for the first time since the opening day of the previous season with a brace against the Foxes in a 5-4 thriller on the final day of 2017/18. He was restricted to 17 appearances in all competitions in his debut season at Spurs, 2013/14, and a back injury ended his campaign in December.Įrik responded with 46 appearances in 2014/15 and scored five goals - including one of the moments of the season with his spectacular 'Rabona' goal against Asteras Tripolis in the Europa League in October, 2014.Īfter more than a year out because of hip issues, Lamela marked his return to action with an assist away at Leicester City in November, 2017. The attacking midfielder joined Tottenham Hotspur from AS Roma in August, 2013. Erik progressed through the ranks at River Plate in Argentina and went on to make 40 appearances before joining Roma in 2011, where he made 67 appearances in all competitions and scored 21 goals.

'Erik Lamela was born in Carapachay, Argentina in 1992.

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