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Juventus' Emre Can 'shocked' at Champions League omission

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Emre Can says he is 'shocked' after he was left out of Juventus' Champions League squad

Juventus midfielder Emre Can says he is "shocked" at being left out of the club's Champions League squad and has suggested he will look for a move away from the Italian champions in January.

Can made 37 appearances for Juventus last season after joining on a free transfer from Liverpool, but has found his first-team opportunities limited following the arrival of Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot this summer.

The 25-year-old was a surprise omission from the club's 22-man squad for the Champions League this season and the Germany international says he would have pushed for a move away from the club had he known he would be left out by Maurizio Sarri.

Aaron Ramsey a pre-season friendly between Triestina v Juventus
Image: Aaron Ramsey joined Juventus from Arsenal in the summer

"I'm not in the squad for the Champions League which really shocked me yesterday, because I was promised otherwise last week," Can told Sky in Germany.

"Consequently I would not have stayed at Juventus, because it was the main condition for me to be part of the Champions League squad.

"It's a deep shock for me and I cannot understand it. I played very well in the Champions League last year. There has not been any explanation yet.

"Juventus called me yesterday, the phone call was less than one minute long and they just told me: "You are not in the squad.

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"I must play in the Champions League, I want to play in the Champions League. When I'm back, I'll talk to the club and then we will see what happens."

Can, who has made one Serie A appearance sofar this term, also tweeted to say: "I will always be grateful to Juventus Turin and how they supported and stood by me since I am part of the club, particularly during my time of illness.

He added: "Out of respect to Juventus and my team-mates, whose success has always been my first priority, I won't say anything more and will continue fighting on the pitch."

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