Thursday, 24th July, 2014
Tottenham Hotspur winger Erik Lamela believes that pre-season friendlies are important as they help players "get into a rhythm" ahead of domestic season.
The 22-year-old contributed to the scoresheet twice as his team overpowered Toronto FC with a 3-2 scoreline on Wednesday.
This performance was particularly significant as it was Lamela's first appearance for the club since December, when he was forced out of the team with a back injury.
And the Argentine is impressed by the way he managed to perform during the match after having been out for so long.
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“I’m conscious that it’s only the start of the season and I have to continue to work hard. Overall, it was a good performance", Lamela told his club's official site.
"These matches are good competition for us and it’s a great way to get into a rhythm ahead of the Premier League.
“The tour also gives us time to build a real chemistry in the squad and I feel something special could happen next season.”
The Lilywhites take on Chicago Fire in their second pre-season friendly on Saturday.
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