Emre Can is expected to start Liverpool’s Premier League clash on Sunday.
Jamie Redknapp has told Sky Bet that he would have Emre Can in a combined Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur XI over Son Heung-Min.
The 23-year-old has started six of Liverpool’s eight Premier League games and is likely to start in midfield for tomorrow’s trip to Spurs.
The Germany international has been solid if unspectacular for the Reds this season, but Redknapp picks out one criticism of the towering midfielder, though admits that people forget about how young he is.
He told Sky Bet: “I’d go with Can [ahead of Son Heung-Min in a combined XI of both clubs, though both aren’t the same type of player}.
“He’s not my favourite player. I think he takes miles too many touches on the ball when he needs to just keep it simple.
“But he’s a young player, Can, and I think we forget that sometimes.”
Can is one of only three Liverpool players who Redknapp picked in a combined XI.
Elsewhere, Jordan Henderson was given the nod over Harry Winks, while the Sky Sports pundit also refused to include Dele Alli over Philippe Coutinho.
Goalkeeper – Hugo Lloris
Defence – Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Davinson Sanchez
Midfield – Eric Dier, Jordan Henderson, Emre Can
Attack – Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho
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