Can has made five errors with two leading to goals. (Picture: Getty Images)

Liverpool’s Emre Can is making more defensive errors than any other Premier League player, according to statistics.

The 21-year-old, who is generally considered to be a top young talent, made three mistakes in the Reds’ 2-1 defeat at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

As the fact box below shows, however, Can’s mistakes have led to just two goals being scored whereas Bournemouth keeper Artur Boruc’s mistakes have led to three goals.

Most defensive errors by player (leading to goal) Emre Can – 5 (2) Gareth Barry – 4 (1) Artur Boruc – 3 (3) John Ruddy – 3 (2) Simon Mignolet – 3 (2)

In fairness to Can, stats from Squawka also show that Liverpool have made more defensive errors than any other team, which suggests the German is just struggling as part of a shakey Reds backline.


Most defensive errors by team (leading to goal) Liverpool – 15 (5) Arsenal – 11 (2) Everton -10 (3) West Ham – 9 (7) Chelsea – 8 (1)

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