Probably because he isn't FL.
One of the most 'two footed' players in our squad.
Let me just say i think Can is a great prospect.
I'm not saying hes crap
Every player has a 'preferred foot', but Can mostly controls and passes with the same foot. He rarely uses his other foot for anything unless extremely necessary.
Look up any 'Emre Can' match video you will see what I'm talking about.
This is ok at CB but in the DM position it will possibly cause problems when better players/teams focus on him and put him under pressure immediately (like they did stevie at the beginning of this season) he wont have the space or time like he does at the back.
If you compare it to Gerrard or Lucas or even Allen, who are a bit more nimble. They can accept the ball/control/pass it with their 'less preferred foot' when necessary.
Im not saying to put him down! He's a very good player.
He's also very young and it can still be coached out of him. But in a league where wins and defeats are decided by such fine margins. Against better teams that try to nullify our source of distribution, if he's just using 1 foot most of the time it may be problematic.
But hey, im no expert, i might be wrong. I assume we will eventually see when Rodgers plays him there at some point in the future...
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