Video: Liverpool midfielder shows impressive strength and work-rate vs West Brom
Not long ago sections of the media and Liverpool fanbase were calling for Emre Can to get axed.
After an impressive run filling in for injured team captain Jordan Henderson the mood has changed quite drastically.
Can has started the Reds last eight games and been involved in an unbeaten seven game unbeaten run.
The Germany international of Turkish origin started yet against against West Brom at the Hawthorns.
Liverpool ended up winning the game 1-0 and ending the week in 3rd place.
The attacking aspect of his game which he has displayed over the past few weeks did not come to the forefront against West Brom, he did not manage a shot on target and did not create any chances but he made up for it with his defensive work.
Can dominated the midfield, working assiduously to close down the opposition.
The 23-year-old pulled off more tackles (4) than any of his team-mates and nobody made more clearances (5).
The midfield powerhouse was dominant in the air winning six aerial balls and he completed 80.9 percent of his 68 passes according to Whoscored.
Here’s a reminder of his display against the Baggies…