How do you say wet willy in German? If, as is very likely, Emre Can’s English classes failed to cover that very particular phrase, he was likely blurting it out at the referee in his native tongue, after being on the receiving end of one at Anfield on Sunday during Liverpool’s FA Cup tie against Plymouth.
Facing a team three tiers higher in England’s football pyramid, Plymouth’s Sonny Bradley sort to try and put Liverpool off their game, making inroads with his index finger rather than with the ball at his feet, much to Emre Can’s dismay.
I think Emre Can has an FA cup admirer #Plymouth #LFC pic.twitter.com/eNyE1qNQvm
— Fabian (@Germantleman) 8 January 2017
And the German’s ear would prove to be the only thing penetrated as Plymouth remarkably held on for a 0-0 draw, earning a much deserved replay at Home Park in just over a weeks time.
Next time round, I’d recommend Emre Can comes armed with ear plugs.
