Liverpool: Fans hail ‘game changer’ Xherdan Shaqiri after West Ham victory

Lots of Liverpool fans showed their appreciation towards midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri after his side came from one goal down to beat West Ham United 2-1 last night.

The 29-year-old has been an outcast in Jurgen Klopp’s eyes for some time and is yet to start a Premier League game for the reigning champions this season (Whoscored).

During the 2019/20 campaign, he only started twice after a reoccurring calf injury hampered his progress in terms of breaking into the starting eleven.

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However, Shaqiri’s introduction proved to be a genius move by Klopp after his eye-of-a-needle pass sent Diogo Jota through on goal to score the winner and send Liverpool to the top of the Premier League.

This could prove to be an eye-opener to the manager, who should now feel that Shaqiri could be in contention for places going forward, especially after scoring a superb free-kick against Lincoln City earlier in the season and being involved in the build-up to a goal against Sheffield United last weekend.

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With all this in mind, supporters were delighted with the Switzerland international’s contribution and made their feelings clear about his performance on social media.

Shaqiri is the talk of the city

Shout out to @XS_11official so happy he decided to stay in the summer 😁. Love this guy! hope he gets some more playing time and that assist today 🤩 #LFC

— LFC YNWA (@kels_013) November 1, 2020

Shaqiri’s recent form cannot be ignored, he’s unreal 🤩 #LFC

— SM💫 (@SauceLikeTaki) October 31, 2020

Incredible performance by @XS_11official! Definitely deserves more regular starts and appearances! Excellent work rate too!! #YNWA #LFC

— Arryy V (@ArryyV) October 31, 2020

@XS_11official is like a new signing. #LFC #YNWA pic.twitter.com/2EYzzZu9aJ

— CHAMPIONS (@ModiHumayun) October 31, 2020

Sorry but Klopp has to open his eyes and has to start treating Shaqiri well. He can’t be so ruthless with him. Shaqiri is a game changer and this is what he can do game after game. Unlocking those defensive teams. #LFC

— Aditya. (@MoManeMino) October 31, 2020