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Liverpool legend Aldridge: Fans don't want Can in Champions League final squad

Liverpool legend John Aldridge says Emre Can shouldn't be considered for the Champions League final squad.

Can looks set to leave Anfield when his contract expires this summer and Aldridge insists his focus could be elsewhere.

Aldridge wrote for the Liverpool Echo: "I'm not sure I want Emre Can in the squad for the Champions League final on Saturday because his heart isn't at Liverpool.

"It's a tricky one for the manager. Do you use his experience now he's fit or do you turn to people whose future is at the club?

"A lot of fans wouldn't want Can on the bench. The club has had a custard pie from him and his agent.

"He's been part of the journey to this final but he certainly doesn't deserve to start against Real Madrid.

"Why does he want to leave? Money. Is the Italian league better? No. Juventus are a huge club but Liverpool have won the Champions League more times than them.

"I would question the advice he's been getting but if he wants to go this summer then go."

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