Xherdan Shaqiri: Last News

Barcelona star started in midfield for Luis Enrique's side for the third game of their Nations League campaign. Gavi became a regular under Xavi for La Liga giants Barca this season, making 47 appearances in all competitions.That has seen him also become a feature on the international stage for La Roja, playing every game since earning his first cap in October.

Liverpool have confirmed star signing Luis Diaz will don the club's iconic number 23 shirt, but he will be hoping to fare far better than his predecessor.The Colombian completed his eagerly anticipated five-and-a-half year move to Anfield on Sunday in a deal worth up to £50million, joining from Porto.The Reds announced the winger will wear the number 23 on his back - a shirt made famous by the likes of Liverpool legends Robbie Fowler and Jamie Carragher.And Jurgen Klopp's new recruit will be hoping to leave a legacy similar to those club icons as opposed to that of the shirt's most recent owner: Xherdan Shaqiri.Though the Swiss midfielder was a fine player in his own right, he ultimately failed to recapture his best form at Anfield and the level of performances which saw him previously star for Bayern Munich and Inter Milan.After suffering Premier League relegation with Stoke back in 2018, Shaqiri was snapped up by Liverpool with the Reds paying out £13m to trigger his release clause.The move was considered a shrewd piece of business by Klopp at the time, but the winger ultimately endured an unspectacular stint on Merseyside before departing for Lyon last summer after finding first-team opportunities limited.HAVE YOUR SAY! Will Luis Diaz be a success at Liverpool? Comment below.Shaqiri established himself as a squad player with the Reds, used sparingly from the bench as Liverpool's prestigious front three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino kept his minutes to a minimum.The Swiss star's fortunes should act as a warning sign for Diaz who will be accustomed to being the main man having emerged as the Portuguese side's top scorer and talisman in the first half of this season, netting 16 strikes in 28

Moussa Dembele will reportedly miss Lyon's Europa League showdown with Rangers on Thursday. French media say both he and team-mate Xherdan Shaqiri have been ruled out of the group stage opener at Ibrox.RadioScoop claim former Celtic star Dembele - who has scored seven times against Rangers - has a muscle injury and will not travel to Scotland.

Europa League campaign under way with a visit from the Ligue 1 giants, who boast some star names in the squad. World Cup winner Jerome Boateng joined in the summer, as did former Liverpool man Xherdan Shaqiri, while ex Celtic ace Moussa Dembele returned from loan at Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has claimed the absence of supporters has made it easier for the ‘smaller clubs’ to pick up results at Anfield.The champions are in the midst of a wretched run of form, having lost six successive home games in the process.Recent results have left Liverpool’s hopes of a top-four finish hanging in the balance, eight points off the final Champions League spot.It’s now been more than a year since stadiums have been full, with clubs still adjusting to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.And Shaqiri believes an empty Anfield has given opponents a boost, giving the likes of Burnley, Brighton, Fulham renewed hope of winning."Everybody knows how our fans are when they push us,” he told Sky Sports.

Liverpool seem set to welcome vice-captain James Milner and attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri back to the matchday squad for Sunday's visit of West Bromwich Albion to Anfield.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Naby Keita sustained a hamstring injury during their impressive 3-0 win over Leicester.

Liverpool's forgotten man Xherdan Shaqiri provided a timely reminder of his qualities during the midweek Carabao Cup win over Lincoln.

Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri says he's looking forward to the new season and is hoping to have more first-team opportunities.

Liverpool are interested in signing Werder Bremen star and Kosovo international Milot Rashica.

Liverpool have had to slash their asking price of Xherdan Shaqiri, who looks set to leave in the transfer window.

Xherdan Shaqiri says that the Liverpool squad are available to help January arrival Takumi Minamino as the Japanese international adjusts to life in England.

Liverpool have reportedly set their asking price for the sale of Xherdan Shaqiri this summer.

Liverpool man Xherdan Shaqiri remains sidelined and will not feature in Sunday's Merseyside Derby. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed the Swiss international will play no part as he continues to recover from a calf problem.