#4 Emre Can
Moving on from a Bayern Munich signing to a former Bayern Munich player, we now consider the case of Emre Can. Born to Turkish parents, Can had the opportunity to represent Turkey but chose the tougher task of getting into the German national setup.
Can’s versatility and technical prowess have led comparisons with German legends Michael Ballack and Bastian Schweinsteiger. But what sets him apart is his ability to function as a midfielder as well as a defender with equal ease. Although his last season with Liverpool can’t be called phenomenal, he did show glimpses of his excellence towards the latter part. His scissor kick against Watford saw him win the BBC Goal of the Season award.
Although he was part of the squad for EURO 2016, it wasn’t much of a memorable experience for him as he only got to play one match and that too in a losing cause. The Confed Cup can help Joachim Low to not only assess his strengths and weaknesses but also decide the position where he could provide maximum stability to the team.
