It was his big night. Unexpectedly. Because as a hero of the match Liverpool against Manchester United the other. Mohamed Salah, for example. Or Sadio Mané. Maybe the last much criticized ManUnited striker Romelu Lukaku. Or his team-mate Jesse Lingard. Well, it was Xherdan Shaqiri . And, although he’s only 70. Minute of play was allowed.

However, the goal for the Swiss decided the game. He decided the game. With a goal in the 73. Minute and another in the 80’s. Minute – albeit with a bit of luck: Both shots were deflected by opponents.

Liverpool deserved to win thanks to the season goals four and five Shaqiris the prestige duel 3:1. “The feedback has been overwhelming,” says the 27-Year-old told the Guardian. To the Association’s internal Christmas party he had been one of the most sought-after players: “All say to me: thank you, Thank you. You’re now a legend! That was nice to hear.”

“Some wrote: This is all your fault!”

Also from his environment, he had received a lot of messages. “First of all, because of the game and then after the dismissal of Mourinho,” said Shaqiri. And: “Some wrote: This is your fault! But the football sometimes is.” The Portuguese star coach had to go because of him, don’t believe the left foot, however: “There were other reasons, but it does mean, however, that the game is now a part of the story. And it will always remain part of my history.” Clearly that he will forget this game, never.

Shaqiri is currently the big number by the English table leader. A perfect time to time, by the way ambitions: “Every player is unhappy, if he needs to use the Bank, this is normal.” Dissatisfied he was with his Situation. This season, Shaqiri comes so far in 13 appearances in the League, one in the Ligacup and three in the Champions League.

ban on travel to Belgrade the right decision

Speaking of the Champions League. It would easily be four games in which he came. However, coach Jürgen Klopp refused to take the offensive player on the business trip to Belgrade. “He wanted the focus on the game is not affected,” explained Shaqiri and pushes: “it was the right decision, because even in Liverpool, the focus was before the game, especially me.” It availed but little: A little inspired Liverpool lost against red star Belgrade 0:2 and had to fear, therefore, to the eighth-final the catchment.

Shortly before Christmas, Shaqiri speaks also of the great desire of the Reds: Finally, a major title win. His advantage: “I know how to put trophies in the height.” (fas)

Created: 21.12.2018, 14:42 PM

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