Liverpool Star Emre Can Stats Make Impressive Reading Against Man City
Manchester City suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season against Liverpool at Anfield Stadium on Sunday.
Reds star Emre Can started against the Citizens in central-midfielder.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has continued to show faith in the midfielder of Turkish origin despite having just a few months remaining on his contract.
Can has come under fire for his form at times this season but his stats made impressive reading against City.
The 24-year-old worked hard and made an important defensive contribution. Can made six tackles – only Andrew Robertson made more. Can also completed two interceptions.
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It is worth highlighting that the Reds conceded twice in quick succession after Can was substituted off in the last 10 minutes.
Can also helped keep possession with an 88 percent pass accuracy – the highest figure for Liverpool players that started.
The midfielder’s tackle, interception and pass accuracy were all above his averages for the season, 2.9, 1.3 and 86 percent, respectively.
Can will be a free agent at the end of the season unless he signs a new deal.
Jurgen Klopp has continued to show faith in the midfielder despite his contract situation.
Klopp has now beaten Pep Guardiola on five different occasions in all competitions; more than any other manager.
Liverpool also managed to keep their 15 year unbeaten home record against City alive following the win.
The Reds closed the gap with leaders City to 15 points following the win, moving up into third place.
