Liverpool midfielder-come-defender Emre Can impressed once again this week during his sides 2-1 win over QPR.
The 21-year-old started at right-back for the second time in a row as Brendan Rodgers switched to a 4-3-3 formation. Can started at right-back alongside Martin Skrtel, Dejan Lovren and Johnson in defence.
The Reds took a lead during the first half when Rickie Lambert setup Philippe Coutinho with the opening goal.
Leroy Fer equalised for QPR on 73 minutes but Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard rescued the day with the winning goal.
Can received a rating of 7.59 for his performance at right-back. The 21-year-old made 8 tackles, 2 interceptions and 2 clearances.
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Following the final whistle we took to Twitter to see how Can’s latest performance went down on social media. Read a selection of what we found below:
Emre Can made 7 successful tackles on Saturday, more than any player in the Premier League this weekend. #LFC pic.twitter.com/GCSqnhAkPH
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) May 4, 2015
Jordan Ibe and Emre Can dominant and impressive yet again. Huge next season for them two.
— James Scott (@jamesco_tt) May 3, 2015
Most Tackles Most Recoveries Most Passes. Emre Can he played Right Back lol
— Aman (@Aman808) May 2, 2015
https://twitter.com/CalvLyfeson/status/563096233947168768
Liverpool sit in 5th place with 61 points in 35 games. The Reds take on Chelsea next weekend.
