Jurgen Klopp believes Xherdan Shaqiri will relish Merseyside derby battle.

The Swiss attacker's ability to unlock a backline will be crucial with the manager expected to revert back to a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Jurgen Klopp believes Xherdan Shaqiri will relish his first experience of a highly-charged Merseyside derby.

The Swiss attacker is expected to return to the starting line up for Sunday's showdown with Everton at Anfield after being relegated to bench duty against Paris Saint-Germain in midweek.

Shaqiri's ability to unlock a backline will be crucial with Klopp expected to revert back to a 4-2-3-1 formation.The summer signing from Stoke has created an average of 2.1 open play chances per 90 minutes this season – a better ratio than any of his Reds team-mates.
“That's something you do always, when the new boys are in they are so much better than all the others,” Klopp said.
I don't get the word 'relish' actually, but yes I think he will enjoy it a lot and he will be ready for it as well. We have to see how we play and which line up we will choose.”Four wins and two draws in this fixture have helped Klopp extend Liverpool's unbeaten derby run to 17 matches in all competitions.
But he's convinced that with new boss Marco Silva at the helm the Blues are now a different proposition.
“Preparation-wise you can see that it's just completely different quality. That's obvious, I watched three of their games back,” Klopp added.
“Marco Silva has put a proper stamp on Everton's game so that looks like a proper fit. They wanted him desperately, now he's there.
“That's how it looks, a really good team. They spent a lot last year, this year very smart, and now all their signings together are a really strong team.”
Source: www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

Shaqiri: We travel to Paris for a win, I'm looking forward to derby with Everton.

Since his transfer from Stoke City to Liverpool, Xherdan Shaqiri, has become one of the most beloved players of the Reds. The Albanian has surprised everyone with good appearances as he hopes Jurgen Klopp's team will continue to do so in the future as well. "We do not know what the trainer's formation will be, but we all have to be ready," Shaqiri told the match against PSG. "It will be a tough match in Paris, it will be a good match to show how good we are and us. Of course, we will try to win. " "Everton? This is my first derby, so it will be very special. I want to see and feel the atmosphere in such a derby. I can not wait".

Who is Xherdan Shaqiri?

Xherdan Shaqiri (Albanian pronunciation: [dʒɛrˈdan ʃaˈciɾi]; born 10 October 1991) is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Liverpool and the Swiss national team.

He began his career at FC Basel, winning honours including three Swiss Super League titles, before moving to Bayern Munich, where he gained eight domestic and international honours despite playing less frequently. In January 2015, he moved to Inter Milan for a fee of €15 million, and seven months later to Stoke City for a club record £12 million. After Stoke's relegation from the Premier League in 2018, Shaqiri was transferred to Liverpool prior to the following season for a reported £13.5 million fee.

A full international since 2010, Shaqiri has earned over 70 caps and scored over 20 goals for Switzerland. He represented the nation at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups, as well as UEFA Euro 2016.

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Speak : Arjen Robben

"It is very nice thing to return to play after 2 months of injury. Much less play 90 'full. Think it has affected my game against Italy to Jupp.'ve Worked hard during the first days after the damage, and I feel veryhappy that work is rewarded. "

"Here in Germany there is a 'spirit' strange. Either you behave or play, will again maresh criticism. The truth is that I'm not hard tip. Anyway, these are things that come and go. The rendesisshme is to give the maximum for the team and to achieve our goals, the booty."  -Arjen Robben-

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News : Franck Ribery, Dante, David Alaba, Philipp Lahm, Jupp Heynckes

"Everything was wonderful. Had a great chance to increase the difference in the top and we did."

- Franck Ribery -

"I delight in the game. Appeared that we were fully propagated concentrated in the area. Knew that today was important. But the road to the title is still long."

- Dante -

"Today was a fun game for us, but it is important that we managed to take 3 points. Still do not think of winning the championship. Should continue to play focused and get them a week at a time. Want to win every match. "

- David Alaba -

"It was a fantastic Saturday for us. Flow in this way should things for us. Saw what the competition, now we must continue to look forward."

- Philipp Lahm -

"Of course, before turning on the court was informed on other results. In the first 20 minutes we played against a Schalke lined back and we had not easier. Having managed to score the first goal, it became clear to me that the opponent will required to move a little. and that from that moment played a dominant game. activated Players today showed that they have fun in playing football. moment gives me great joy working with the team. players have a big order before the eyes, this is the Championship of Germany. should still continue to work, there is always things that can be perfected. "

- Jupp Heynckes -

Shaqiri on championship chances

Shaqiri on championship chances

13 days ago to Xherdan Shaqiri had suffered in training a capsule in his right ankle sprain. On Sunday, the Swiss came back to team training of FC Bayern. About 90 minutes, he worked with the team-mates who had not been in the starting XI against Schalke. "I feel good again. I have no more problems, "Shaqiri then reported against fcbayern.de. Swiss hopes are in Wolfsburg on Friday to return to the squad of the German record champion.