Emre Can was one of the stars of the show during Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Villarreal in the Europa League yesterday evening.
The Germany international was a surprise inclusion in Jurgen Klopp’s starting line-up. Can was deployed in a defensive midfield role and played a major part in his sides first goal.
We took to social media following the game to see how Can’s performance went down with Liverpool fans. It’s safe to say the 22-year-old’s return was greeted with a warm reception.
https://twitter.com/Jay_78_/status/728354401224667136
Emre Can is only 22 and cost less than £10m..let that sink in
— Dinesh Kumar (@DHardayal) May 5, 2016
I just asked Emre Can if he was excited to be in the final. He said of course he was. I said I thought you might be.
— Boring James Milner (@BoringMilner) May 5, 2016
Emre Can's game by numbers vs. Villarreal:
86% pass acc.
4 interceptions
3 aerial duels won
3 tackles won
3 blocks pic.twitter.com/86xWaFu80v— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 5, 2016
Emre Can has been absolutely imperious. He was on crutches two weeks ago. The man must be eating stem cells for breakfast.
— Si (@PhantomGoal) May 5, 2016
Emre Can looks like a properly world class midfielder.
— The Anfield Chat (@TheAnfieldChat) May 5, 2016
Emre Can has won 32 tackles in the Europa League this season, more than any other player. Bossing it. https://t.co/a3fwv5o5pm
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 5, 2016
Emre Can did his ligaments and is back after 2 weeks. What a man!
— The Anfield Chat (@TheAnfieldChat) May 5, 2016
Can received a rating of 8.3 for his performance from WhoScored. The Germany international made the most interceptions (4) and the most tackles (4) in the game. Can also maintained a passing accuracy of 86% and took one shot on target.
Liverpool have secured their place in the final where they will take on last season’s champions Sevilla. Can has three assists and two goals in 47 appearances for Liverpool this season.
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