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Sometimes the best thing people can do is go their separate ways. It may not be pleasant right now, but the benefits will be felt later in the future. Yes, of course we are talking about a player who leaves a football club, what else would it be? In this case, Xherdan Shaqiri seems increasingly likely to be the last name to leave Liverpool.
The writing seems to have been on the wall for the Swiss international for some time, as he rarely appeared in Jürgen Klopp’s first team in the last 12 months. Not his fault, to be fair, with a dismal injury history that often prevents him from showing his obvious talents.
Eyebrows rose when he was left out of Liverpool’s squad that faced Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, especially after his brilliant performance against Lincoln in the previous round. However, everything became clear when it was explained that the interest of two other clubs meant that their omission on Thursday night was understandable.
Klopp is always keen to keep his best players at the club, as any other coach in world football would be, but when it comes to fringe players like Shaqiri, they always come at a price. We have yet to figure out what that price is, but one thing’s for sure, it will definitely be a good deal for the Reds, especially if Michael Edwards has had an influence.
Shaqiri will always be fondly remembered at Anfield, despite not presenting much during the historic Premier League title-winning season. Although, a brilliant goal against Everton will remain in the record books forever. That night against Barcelona also saw him stand up and be counted when the odds were against him and the rest of the Liverpool team. The attendance for Gini Wijnaldum that night should be talked about for generations, and hopefully it will.
While the term ‘legend’ may be a bit extreme in Shaqiri’s case, he will undoubtedly do so as a Liverpool hero in the eyes of many. The fee for the 28-year-old has not been discussed so far, but it is likely to be more than the £ 13.5 million paid to Stoke City two summers ago. Once again, great deal from Edwards, in case a deal is completed.
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As the saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. Shaqiri’s departure may well open up a spot on the team for others further down the pecking order. New addition Diogo Jota is likely to already have a regular spot on the team, but there are others who can benefit from Shaqiri’s inevitable departure.
Harry Wilson could be one, although he has also been told to leave Anfield. It would be a shame if he did, as it seems that something has not been accomplished. A new five-year deal was signed two summers ago, but he had to wait until Thursday night to make his first outing for Liverpool. Loan seasons at Derby and Bournemouth have certainly developed your talents, but are you ready to play for the Reds?
In recent years the bar has been raised in all areas of the field, which means that opportunities for fringe players are few and far between, and should be taken with both hands when they arise. In Wilson’s case, his performance against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup may not have been flashy, but it remains promising given it was his first outing at the club.
Was it enough to keep him close to the first team, or just, as the old cliché goes, put him on the showcase for other clubs to make an offer? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure, Shaqiri’s inevitable departure represents a solid business for the club, and one that may well present an opportunity for someone who is willing to seize it.
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