Emre Can after victory: Criticism was below the belt!

Emre Can after victory: Criticism was below the belt!

Dortmund – Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can expressed his relief at the critical voices of the last few weeks after the triumphant 2-1 win against RB Leipzig. “The criticism wasn’t nice,” the 30-year-old admitted to Sky. He emphasized that as a human being he has feelings and always wants to do his best. "I have no problem with criticism, but if it's below the belt, I can't handle it," he continued. However, Can remains optimistic and doesn't want to be distracted by negative comments: "I want to continue playing football and be there for the boys."

Strong performance and support from the coach

The last few weeks have been a challenge for Can. After some poor performances from the Revierclub, he was heavily criticized by fans and had to put up with ridicule on the Internet. But in the game against Leipzig, the defensive player shone with a strong performance, including a crucial save on the line. Coach Nuri Sahin praised Can in a ZDF interview: “It's just good for Emre on the human side, it's not normal what happens to him. He stands his ground.” Sahin believes that pure-hearted people will ultimately be rewarded and is happy for Can that he is finally getting the recognition he deserves.