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He is a seriously good player to get in alongside Henderson or replace him at times. Gerrard's place he could take as well, but need a bit more experience for that.
I'm really excited about him, seen him a ~10 times last season, and I think he is a very clever midfielder for his age.Comment
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He's seen him play a few times but he's an unknown quantity.
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Perky certainly isOriginally posted by Nigey View PostHe's seen him play a few times but he's an unknown quantity.
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To the tune of Jolene.
Oh perky, perky, perky, perky
Please don't take him because you Can.Are we winning?Comment
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Welcome.
3rd place. Worst champions ever.
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We really like him
Emre Can
Emre Can
We really like him
Emre Can
Emre Can
The times they are a changin'.Comment
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Emre Can, he's our man. If he can't do it, no-one ... can.
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Let's hope he's a good player and we're not left carrying the Can..Was muß, das muß.Comment
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A bit of an oldish article (feb 2013) but sounds quite promising.
A native of Frankfurt, the 19-year-old German of Turkish-descent joined Bayern Munich’s youth academy in 2009, having spent three years in Eintracht Frankfurt’s youth ranks.
In 2011, he made the step up to Bayern Munich II, the club’s reserve team which plays in the lower divisions.
Achievements
Can - pronounced as "Chan" - captained the Germany U17s team that reached the semi-finals of the 2011 World U17 Championship’s scoring the second goal - a wonderful solo effort - in that semi-final defeat (which you can watch below).
Liverpool fans may recognise one of his team-mates in that team, Samed Yesil, who joined the Reds in the summer – but Can is a more exciting prospect.
He has yet to make a first-team appearance for Bayern – although he has made it onto the subs bench - but with the Bavarians all but certain of winning the Bundesliga this season, coach Juup Heynckes will be tempted to give him a run out towards the end of the season.
Attributes
Although a central midfielder of the attacking variety, Can is also capable of filling in at the heart of the defence. During the second half of a January friendly with rivals Schalke 04 he was brought on at centre-back and did not let the side down. Such is his versatility that he can also fill in at left-back on occasion.
Can is also comfortable with the ball at his feet despite his tall and powerful physique. In fact he is also able to play in the hole behind the striker, providing strength, vision and creativity.
Potential
Bayern Munich chairman Uli Hoeness has described Can as the “midfielder of the future” while Germany’s U17 youth coach believes he is “the most complete player” he has ever seen at that age.
Can’s style and versatility is something that incoming Bayern manager Pep Guardiola will appreciate but with fierce competition for places at the Allianz Arena, the youngster could be loaned out to another Bundesliga club to gain experience similarly to current Bayern stars Philippe Lahm and Toni Kroos.
There is always the danger that he could be a jack-of-all-trades and master-of-none but judging from the regard in which he is held, that is highly unlikely.
Plays a bit like…His versatility recalls Spain and Bayern midfielder Javi Martinez, while he also follows a tradition of technically elegant midfielders or defenders like club legend Franz Beckenbauer.Comment
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Hyypia: Why Kopites will love Emre Can
Brendan Rodgers' latest summer signing, Emre Can, has received a glowing seal of approval after his move to Merseyside by the Liverpool legend that managed him last season.
Former Reds captain Sami Hyypia was the German youngster's coach at Bayer Leverkusen during a breakthrough 2013-14 campaign and therefore knows from experience the talent he possesses.
Following the confirmation of Can's transfer on Thursday, the popular Finn kindly spared a moment for an exclusive chat with Liverpoolfc.com, in which he backed the midfielder to thrive at Anfield.
Hyypia said: "Emre is one of those players that always gives 100 per cent on the pitch. He is a very dynamic player and he is quite mature physically as well.
"He is quite a technical player and he does the simple things perfectly, with 100 per cent concentration, and I think he will have a great career at Liverpool.
"With the work ethic he has, I know the Liverpool fans will love him. He needs to make this next step forward in his career and Liverpool is a great club for him to continue to improve.
"He's also very skilful and he can play it very simple. I think he suits the Liverpool style of play and physically he can compete in the Premier League for sure.
"I was very happy for him to see him sign for Liverpool and I'm looking forward to watching him in the Premier League."
The Istanbul hero also welcomed the return of Champions League football to Anfield this term, insisting that Rodgers' charges are more than capable of holding their own in the competition.
He added: "It's great to see Liverpool back in the Champions League, where they belong. Anfield is a very special place, especially on a Champions League night, as I know well."
On a personal level, Hyypia will start the 2014-15 season with a new challenge, having taken charge of Championship side Brighton. It's an opportunity he is relishing.
He said: "I have this new challenge with Brighton and we are working hard and will give it all we can to reach our targets and hopefully one day we will meet Liverpool in the Premier League."Thanks very much for being ‘This Mornings’ Farmer’Comment
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He sounds a promising talent, i wonder if we'll be moving anyone on from the midfield.Comment
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I would guess Lucas could be under threat - especially if someone like Rafa is keen to take him.Originally posted by rcasemore View PostComment
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