Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can has acquired adulation from teammate Nico Schlotterbeck and head coach Niko Kovac because the membership’s profitable 3-0 victory over UEFA Champions League play-off opponents Sporting Lisbon final Tuesday.
Can, who has typically been singled out for his underwhelming performances in current months by a portion of BVB followers, has impressed at centre-half in current video games.
The 31-year-old put in a strong shift towards VfB Stuttgart final weekend regardless of the hostile 2-1 scoreline. He additionally defended with confidence towards Sporting Lisbon even when the Portuguese membership unfurled their talisman, Viktor Gyokeres, in a 30-minute cameo.
“Emre has been enjoying rather well in that place for weeks. He did exceptionally properly towards each strikers towards Sporting too. If he continues like this, he’s actually the one that is greatest suited to the place in the meanwhile,” stated coach Kovac.
Can’s central defensive companion and compatriot Nico Schlotterbeck additionally praised his efforts and what he brings to the backline.
“With Emre you’ll be able to play a excessive chain as a result of he’s quick. I feel he does that properly with and towards the ball, he has a whole lot of pace. He hasn’t had a straightforward time (recently),” Schlotterbeck added, highlighting the criticism acquired from followers and within the media.
Historically a combative defensive midfielder by commerce, Can has had most of his pleasure at centre-half this season. It leaves head coach Kovac able of luxurious with Waldemar Anton and fit-again Niklas Sule battling for the place alongside Nico Schlotterbeck within the coronary heart of the Schwarzgelben defence.