Georginio Wijnaldum is vital for Liverpool because he's prepared to do the 'dirty work', says Emre Can
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Georginio Wijnaldum has been praised for rolling up his sleeves to do Liverpool's "dirty work".
Wijnaldum has stepped up to the plate for Liverpool in midfield in the absence of the injured Jordan Henderson and Adam Lallana to play his part in the Reds' Champions League push.
The Dutchman has shown the defensive side to his game in addition to his five goals and eight assists and midfield partner Emre Can says he has been invaluable.
Wijnaldum, a £25million buy from Newcastle in the summer, was voted the club's Player of the Month for March and Can told liverpoolfc.com : "He's a very, very important player for us, because he's the link man.
"He's doing it very well. He's strong as well, a very strong guy. He can play, he's a very good footballer, but defensively he's working very well too."
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Wijnaldum, 25, has helped Liverpool reel off five wins and two draws from their last seven games to close in on a top-four spot.
The former Toon star may go under the radar at Anfield, but Can says his team-mates appreciate his work for the team.
"He's done brilliantly for us so far this season," said the Germany international. "He's played very well.
"He's not eye-catching sometimes, but he's doing the dirty work for us. He's a very important player."