03 Sep 2017 14:21:23
Everyone is criticising Coutinho for his actions. But while all this is going on another is sneaking under the radar - Emre Can. He is refusing to sign a new contract - one of the excuses being that he needs more playing time. He played in 40 out of 47 last season and 129 in 3 seasons and is a regular this season. We all agree that he is going to be a great player but sadly that is going to be with Juventus. It is obvious that this has already been (illegally) arranged and I believe that he is also going to receive a massive signing-on fee. Let's face it - Juventus will have a lot of money over that they would normally pay for the transfer - I believe the current value of Can is around 23 million and will probably be more at the end of the season. I personally would let Can si ton the bench for every match from now on. As there is a major tournament coming up next year he will want to represent Germany and to do he has to play. I want him to play for Liverpool - not Juventus and Germany. Perhaps this will help him to change his mind - although I doubt it. I believe that when Coutinho returns he will be fully committed and this is the sort of player that we want .

1.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 14:39:00
I rate him at much more than £23.000.000. I would say £40/ 45.000.000 easy. It is a tough situation but look, we have Hendo lallana wijnaldum Milner coutinio ox and next season we will have kieta. I think there is some truth in the opinion that he has already made his mind up, he was quite negative about our 4.2 win over hoffenhiem. We have kieta coming in so it's not as big a problem as it could be. I would like us to offer him what he wants though as he is going to be massive.

2.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 14:44:39
So has can looked anything other than committed so far this season?

What an asurb comment.

Can is out of contract next summer. If he would like to go play football anywhere else then that's his choice and good luck to him. Bottom line is that he fulfilled the contract he signed when he joined and had given his all in between. Can't ask for more.

3.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 14:50:25
Did you hear hos post match interview after hoffenhiem. We won 4.2 and he was being negative. I'm not disputing him professionalism. He has given everything for the team and fulfilled his contract. There is more we can ask for him though and that is "sign a new contract"

4.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 14:53:57
Can we please rise above emotional sentimalism? The man is going to fulfill the term and duration of a mutually agreed to contract with his employer. He's free to extend or move elsewhere if he wishes. That's the nature of the employment market, whether it's football or brick laying. It may not be getting the attention the Coutinho situation is, but maybe it's because there's nothing really nasty or unethical or whatever, that's going on? He's not morally obligated to extend or renew. Nor is the club. If an extension happens it will be because of mutual desire - player and club. Can't dance the tango by yourself, can you?

All that aside, I really hope he does stay. Can be a vital cog in our drive to win things, as a club. His importance is only growing. I just don't want to see people getting hysterical and start accusing him of things that he's not guilty of in any shape or form.

5.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 14:55:59
Wassa-lfc.

That is the best comment I have read on this site. You are absolutely right. Can has been a great player for us and, unlike Coutinho, has made himself available for every single match even through injury. The lad should be applauded not hung out to dry. If he leaves then that is a real, real shame. But, while he was with us, he gave us nothing but 100% every time. So, if his contract does run out and he leaves then I will be very sad. But, I will say nothing but good things about him.

I hope Can stays but, with the new additions to the squad, especially Keita, it looks like we are already prepared for his leaving. Also, Can is not moving to a rival in our league (Ala Tevez) and is being eyed by a side who made it into the Champions League final and won their league. I understand why such a move would be enticing.

All we can do is hope now but, if Can does leave, then I will be the first to wish him the best and thank him for his conduct and performances while in a Liverpool shirt.

{Ed002's Note - It was terrible to see Tevez leaving Liverpool.}

6.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 15:17:09
I too would wish him well. He gives everything for the club. He has been a model professional. I'm not knocking the lad at all. If my post came over that way I apologise. I really like him as a player and hope he stays. As a fan I would like him to sign a new contract so we a, have a great cm on the books and b, don't lose him to a ucl rival for nothing. He hasn't behaved like pc and that is commendable but the point we were talking about is "does he want to stay at liverpool" it's not wrong to have an opinion on this, and my opinion is he doesn't want to. I hope I'm wrong. He can still leave if he signs a new contract (if we allow of course) and we will make some money for the lad we've developed. The fact he hasn't signed means he can leave and we get zero while he gets massive wages and signing on fee.

7.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 15:17:13
I never wanted to sell Tevez from my football manager team Ed002. He was demanding such a high wage though!

8.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 15:29:52
Can is really lucky to get this many games. He is free to renew or go.

His physical growth has helped him to play more than his ability with ball or position.

Can supporters will slay here as usual but fact is he is a limited player - ability / intelligence wise.

Not sure if he will get any more or mature with age but ED's can shed light as they have seen many more before.

Othet than that he is a good professional and wish him good whereever he goes.

Cheers.

9.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 15:40:47
Can = limited player? Sorry but I can't agree with that. He has been, along with mane, the stand out player so far this season. His size and steel is vital for our team as I think our biggest downfall is we are not physical enough. That is why he is asked to play the holding role but he can attack with the best of them. Anyone calling him limited obviously hasn't watched him play this year as he has been totally dynamic. Goal of the season last year too.

Can I ask the eds a question please? Is it common for teams and players coming to an agreement that, for example, we ask can to sign a one year extention with the understanding that we will sell if the right offer comes in (say over £30.000.000) so we get something out of selling him?

{Ed002's Note - No, why would a player sign such a deal?}

10.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 16:33:45
Super red sorry mate but our best player as been Bobby so far he is a class above everyone else at the min.

11.) 03 Sep 2017
03 Sep 2017 18:14:57
What's the big deal? If he doesn't want to sign the contract that is his choice and we should respect that.
If he wants to leave then so be it. That's the point of a contract and if you see it to its conclusion then you are free to go.
I'd rather he did that than sign a 5 yr contract and 6 months in start moaning and wanting to leave.
It's totally diffferent to Coutinho who signed a 5yr contract and now wants to leave.
If Emre chooses to move on in July then good luck to him and I thank him for his honest professionalism 👍.