Liverpool fans have reacted angrily to confirmation that Emre Can has returned to training ahead of the Champions League final.
The German midfielder has been sidelined for two months with a back injury and many thought he had played his last match for the club after Juventus chiefs revealed he is set to move to Italy on a free transfer.
But Can was part of the senior squad that spent last week in Spain preparing for Saturday’s mouthwatering showdown against Real Madrid in Kiev.
Liverpool Echo correspondent James Pearce reported on his personal Twitter account on Monday that the 24-year-old was taking part in drills during an open training session at the club’s Anfield stadium.
Emre Can training with the squad. Youngsters Curtis Jones, Rafa Camacho and Conor Masterson also involved. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceEcho) May 21, 2018
This did not go down well with many Liverpool fans, who are unhappy that Can has run down his contract to join Juve on a Bosman free.
Should the German take part in the Champions League final it will be his last appearance for Liverpool, but supporters suggested with comments such as “leg it” and “appalling” they are keen for that not to be the case.
Live 4 Liverpool has rounded up some of the best tweets:
Emre Can, trying to nick Pete Prices’ crown of ‘top geg-in!’
Leg it, lad, Italy is that way ????????— Big Uncle Knobhead. (@ianwilson69) May 21, 2018
I wouldn’t even give Emre a winner’s medal! The mentality he’s shown is appauling!!
— Jordan (@Jordizer) May 21, 2018
Let’s make the back pain worse b4 letting him leave for free.
— Simon (@Simonalime) May 21, 2018
No way should he be in the squad on Saturday
— James Lumsden (@JamesLu28978099) May 21, 2018
couldn’t care less ????
— GARY PATIENCE (@GARYPATIENCE1) May 21, 2018
Can’s Situation still baffles me ! .. He is not going to world cup , he is not singing a new contract ..what is he training for ??
— Syde A Attrakta (@attrakta) May 21, 2018
Emre ‘Trash’ Can
— DON OF LFC (@Don_of_LFC) May 21, 2018
