Tottenham Hotspur attacker Erik Lamela has hit eight goals already this season.
Lamela has been one of Tottenham’s most in-form players so far this season, and Pochettino has spoken freely about the attacker’s improvement in the press.
The Argentine flyer has hit eight goals in 13 appearances for Tottenham this term.
But Lamela suggests that Pochettino’s encouragement only for him only comes as part of the group, rather than on a solo basis.
He said: “I think he always talks generally, he doesn’t say nothing to me he gives me the opportunity to play.
“I am happy to be playing for this club and today we won and are close to the top and it is good to go to national team with this feeling.”
Lamela helped Tottenham to a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in his most recent appearance.
Tottenham have now pushed into the top four in the Premier League, and without Lamela they would have struggled to place so highly in the standings.
The £30 million signing from Roma (London Evening Standard) has forced his way from a back-up option into a regular starter already for Pochettino’s men this campaign.
Tottenham are next in action after the international break when they take on Chelsea.
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