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But the German even went so far as to suggest that the player could be walking out the Anfield gate in the coming days.
When Liverpool came out for Arsenal in the league cup on Thursday night, it happened without Xherdan Shaqiri on the pitch or on the red home team bench.
It is true that the Swiss has had to settle for a substitute role at the club in recent seasons, but many thought he would be involved in the league cup match.
Especially since he started and played well in the last round against Lincoln.
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At the post-match press conference, many wanted to know what was really going on with Shaqiri, but coach Jürgen Klopp had little to say.
Klopp: – I won’t say anything
However, according to the Daily Mail, there are many indications that the Swiss is in negotiations with a new club and that he may disappear from Anfield before the transfer window closes.
– I cannot and will not say anything about it, says Klopp according to the newspaper.
– What I can say is that he is not injured or out of the team for disciplinary reasons, continues the German and suggests that there may be a transition.
IN THE PATH? Xherdan Shaqiri of Liverpool.
Photo: Peter Powell (Pa Photos / NTB scanpix)
In such situations, it often happens that clubs choose to let the player remain standing during matches, so that he does not suffer an injury that could ruin a possible transfer.
– It is the time of year when the manager gets information about what is happening and has to make a decision based on that, Klopp says more about the situation.
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Much on the bench
Shaqiri was brought to Liverpool from Stoke in the summer of 2018 and got off to a good start at his new club. Among other things, he was central in a meeting with Manchester United.
After that match, however, he was increasingly referred to the bench and last season, the 28-year-old was only in seven league games for the Premier League champions.
Recently, rumors have spread that he might be dating and the recent purchase of Diogo Jota reinforces speculation about Shaqiri’s future at the club.
Leno stopped Liverpool
The actual match on Thursday night ended in a loss for Klopp’s men. An excellent Bernd Leno stopped the hosts both in regulation time and on penalties.
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Klopp should have contacted the Arsenal goalkeeper after the game.
– I told him after the game that I was not happy with him. We had very good opportunities. So manager, I want us to score, but I like to see us create things, says Klopp.
– We showed quality, but it didn’t turn out the way we wanted. We will try again, I promise.
The Liverpool manager couldn’t help but praise the compatriot in the Arsenal cage.
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– Yes, we could have been a little more effective in front of goal, but Leno played an incredibly good game. Ultimately, penalty kicks are all about luck. Arsenal put in very good penalties and we didn’t. That’s why we lost, says the German.
Divock Origi and Harry Wilson missed penalties for the locals, while only Mohamed Elneny missed from eleven meters for the visitors to London.
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