“Emre Can should be captain” – Liverpool fans react on Twitter to Germany international’s display following Watford draw
Liverpool were held to a 3-3 draw at Vicarage Road by Watford FC in the opening game of the Premier League season.
Emre Can started for the Reds and provided an assist for Liverpool’s first goal. The 23-year-old flicked the ball around the Watford defence directly into Mane’s path. The Senegal international went onto put the ball into the back of the net.
Unfortunately, Liverpool conceded a last second point costing them the win. Can played the full 90 minutes on the day in midfield alongside Henderson and Wijnaldum.
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We took a look at how Liverpool fans reacted on social media to Can’s display. The Germany international received a positive reaction on the whole with some fans calling for him to be given the captaincy.
Emre Can was better than Henderson & Wijnaldum combined
— Malik (@MalikLFC19) August 12, 2017
Emre Can should be captain imho. Hes a fucking tank and would smash into a ta ke 1 minute in and set a tone. Hendo not that kind of player
— Red Tweets (@WewantR) August 12, 2017
I would take capt band off Hendo & give it to Emre Can
— John Henry's Wallet (@LFC_Moneyman) August 12, 2017
Emre Can. If you give him the armband you are unleashing the beast.-
— Ezekiel Bobby (@EzekielPulp) August 12, 2017
Emre Can > Pogba don't forget to # it!!!
— Ali?? (@PurelyCan) August 12, 2017
However, there were some who were not as impressed with Can’s performance on the day.
Unfortunately I agree but also identify the defensive problem in the use of the slow #EmreCan and the not defensive #Hendo at the same team
— Stelios Karavasilis (@StKaravasilis) August 12, 2017
Also thought that while Wijnaldum and Henderson were abject, Emre Can used his athleticism well. Maybe not his brain at points, but…
— Jack Lusby (@jacklusby_) August 12, 2017
Emre Can played well, but only in the second half like most of them. Our midfield is a major concern at times, but defence comes first.
— Rougéz (@dboetan7i) August 12, 2017
Liverpool take on Bundesliga side Hoffenheim in the UEFA Champions League playoff round next week.
Jurgen Klopp’s side host Crystal Palace at Anfield in their next Premier League fixture on August 19.
Emre Can has under 12 months remaining on his contract with Liverpool.
