Emre Can

[Lecter]

Really impressed with this guy last night, he looks like he has the tools to become a real beast of a midfielder, still has a way to go in his development but he could be a real asset for us if he continues developing.

I like him I really do

He does a decent amount of work but when he gets the ball hes positive. He has a decent pass on him and when he gets going hes reasonably effective dribbling with the ball

He would definitely be 1 of the midfielders I would pick week in week out irrespective of what system / formation was being employed

[Maxiedge]

So are we now all moving from the "Joe Allen will be our saviour" camp to "Can will be our saviour"

In all seriousness I think there is something I like about Can and just like you I do not see the attraction in Allen

I don't have an attraction with Joe Allen, I just think we're so used to a non-existent midfield now that at least when he plays, he gets involved and doesn't shirk responsibility and passes forward

[Norbs]

Should be nicknamed Sloppy Joe atm

[Tee]

Emre was impressive and it is nice to have his physical presence in the middle. Very good technically and will only get better.

[RichC]

He did look huge compared to our other midfielders last night not sure if that's due to the relative size of the others or not.

Impressive effort last night though in a game that most expected us to be spanked 4,5 6, or 7 nil

[baitman]

beefy enough. keep.

[danperkins]

Very good display & would love to see him given a run of games. Has good physical presence, positive on the ball & good mobility.

[Zapater]

Indeed, as I said in the match thread, he shows glimpses which are somewhat reminiscent of a Vieira type player. Hopefully he can become that. He gets through a lot of work regardless and I was impressed with that. He's quite young and will hopefully will grow as the season progresses as he gets more game time.

[Mostar]

Emre Can vs Chelsea



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[danperkins]

Two very good back to back performances against world class opposition. This guy needs games and should be a regular starter for us IMO.

[McDermotX]

Looked good to decent yesterday and showed why he should be given an extended chance.
Getting hooked off yesterday was a load of bollocks, but you can point to the fact that he was started in the last two games so he was given a measure of trust from the manager.

I expect him to start the next game or Rodgers will be getting a strongly worded letter.

[Gibbo]

Looks very decent, only concern for me is that he's a bit of a plodder. Hopefully as he gains more match fitness he should be a quicker over the 90 mins.

[Norbs]

Rather have him plodding around the pitch than Allen plodding

[Slinky Skills]

He's going to be savage in a few games time once his fitness increases.

The commentator yesterday said Courtois looks a Rolls-Royce of a goalkeeper, this lad looks a Rolls-Royce of a midfielder, he's going to be class.

[RedRum]

Looks very decent, only concern for me is that he's a bit of a plodder. Hopefully as he gains more match fitness he should be a quicker over the 90 mins.

I was concerned about that too. Hopefully its just about getting up to speed