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When Jürgen Klopp pulls Xherdan Shaqiri off the grass, he gives his left foot a warm hug. After the final whistle on Sunday night in Liverpool, there are verbal caresses. “It was very good, especially in the first half hour. It helped us a lot and I am very happy about that, ”said the Liverpool manager.
Overall, Shaqiri is in “very good shape” and could have played more than 76 minutes. “But he wasn’t really sure because he still lacks practice for the game,” Klopp said. The Nati star has only made five of 17 possible Premier League appearances this season, with more could be added after the performance against ManUtd.
Shaq is doing his job
Also because the Wound Witch has been up to mischief on Anfield Road lately. Defensive boss Van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez are missing three central defenders, so the two midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have to help in the center of defense. Last year’s standout Diogo Jota is also injured, the pitchfork around Mané, Salah and Firmino also looked livelier.
The opportunity for Shaqiri? He knows how to convince in 0-0 in the prestigious duel against ManUtd, especially in the first half, he brings the passes to the man, he is always looking for himself, he does his job both on offense and defense.
In the second half, the Rubik’s cube is broken. There are still caresses from Klopp.
