Liverpool midfielder Emre Can feels that English football is a lot faster compared to the game in Germany, adding that it has enabled him to learn a different style of play.

Can joined the Merseyside giants last summer from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and went on to play 40 games across all competitions for the Reds, scoring as well as assisting a goal each.




Speaking about the differences between football in his native Germany and England, the 21-year-old feels that teams in the Premier League press a lot which makes it harder to retain possession.

"In England the football is a lot faster than when you play in Germany”, he was quoted as saying by his club’s site.
 


"When you get the ball here there is instantly a player from the other team there, pressing you and challenging you.

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"That makes it a lot harder when you are in possession.”

The Germany Under-21 international went on to add that English football demands physical toughness compared to the game in Germany.

However, Can feels that he has added a different facet to his game as a result of playing in the Premier League.

“English football is also physically tougher than football in Germany.

"One thing that is different is that you have more time on the ball in training sessions in Germany whereas here, because of the nature of opponents putting you under pressure as soon as you get the ball, the training sessions are quicker.

"That has helped me to adapt and take on board the different style of play."

Can will be eager to help Liverpool finish among the top four this season after they ended up in sixth last term.