‘The footballing equivalent of a panzer’ – Liverpool fans react to Emre Can display against Stoke on social media
Liverpool came from behind to beat Stoke City 2-1 at the Britannia stadium.
Jurgen Klopp made a surprise formation change, switching from a 4-3-3 setup to a 3-5-2 setup.
Germany international of Turkish origin Emre Can started his seventh consecutive game for Liverpool.
Can was deployed in central midfield.
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The 23-year-old has been used in various midfield roles over the past season as Klopp has had to juggle his team following injuries to captain Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana.
The victory kept the Reds in 3rd places, increasing their point tally to 63, just five points behind 2nd placed Tottenham.
We took a look at how Liverpool fans reacted to Can’s display against the Potters on social media.
The footballing equivalent of a panzer! what a description.
Emre Can was thunderous in midfield today. The footballing equivalent of a panzer. Mobility + his forward passes flourishing with runners.
— Liverpool FC 360 (@LFC_360) April 8, 2017
Yet more praise!
Some of Emre Can’s lung-busting runs through the midfield were absolutely heroic. He’s been a true leader in recent games.
— Ben D’Arcy (@ben_darcy) April 8, 2017
I think Emre Can has improved big time in his last 4 or performances. .worked hard again today. #YNWA
— Brian Ayanda (@brianayanda) April 8, 2017
Emre Can has been Liverpool’s star player since February I’d say. Absolutely incredible in almost every game since Hendo’s injury.
— Dan (@SilkyCouts) April 8, 2017
Emre Can finishing th season strongly, massive tank wn in good form!!!!
— Martin Mbewe (@mansewe) April 8, 2017
I think Emre Can deserves a new contract after his recent performances. Improved a lot lately
— Marvin LFC????? (@marvinlfc77) April 8, 2017
Can Can keep Henderson out of the team?
Since Henderson’s injury, Klopp has played Emre Can in his natural position, and he hasn’t disappointed his boss. pic.twitter.com/QVcbgEog04
— Sam (@VintageKIopp) April 8, 2017
Fans can be so fickle
I’m bored of fans jumping on a bandwagon of a player needing to be sold. Two weeks ago it was Emre Can now everyone loves him.
— .josh (@Klopptician) April 8, 2017
Is Can just upping his game to get a new contract?
@ben_darcy @LFC_Australia He needs to do it all the time Ben. He’s a great player but its obvious he’s upped it since new contract/higher wages were wanted.
— TheOfficialLFCStory (@LFCHistoryShow) April 8, 2017
The commentators still cannot get his name right…
Emre Can //t.co/BlAsXKoQFd
— Eddie Murphy (@_KingWale) April 8, 2017