Emre Can. In recent months, Emre Can has started to show exactly why Brendan Rodgers signed him. His performance in midweek against Bolton was excellent and that is just one performance out of many but can he really become an important part of Liverpool’s defense? - KickSocca Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has cited Emre Can as a prime example of how his philosophy of developing players is working at Anfield. The Reds boss signed Can for £10million from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer, but believes that he will be worth much more in the future. - Daily Mail Online The Germany Under-21s international produced another outstanding display in Wednesday night’s dramatic 2-1 win over Bolton in the FA Cup. Can, who has shone in a defensive role in recent months, was pushed into midfield as the Reds chased the game late on. - Liverpool Echo