Author Topic: Xherdan Shaqiri - Sponsored by The Cube (Read 450545 times)

Fordy · « **Reply #1280 on:** October 27, 2018, 05:54:45 pm »

Quote from: Red-Soldier on October 27, 2018, 05:31:25 pm

He's a match winner. Bargain of the season.

Spot on. Just totally quality.

Magix · « **Reply #1281 on:** October 27, 2018, 05:57:57 pm »

He's our Ox this season, getting into the team and adding an edge and spark to our attack.

Number 7 · « **Reply #1282 on:** October 27, 2018, 06:02:34 pm »

Changed the game when he came in by adding an extra attacking dimension to our play.

Has to start to start at Arsenal for me.

Frank Becton · « **Reply #1283 on:** October 27, 2018, 06:45:50 pm »

Made a difference when he came on, thrilled he got a goal, shame the club can't spell his fucking name right though, scoreboard said SHAQUIRI.

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #1284 on:** October 27, 2018, 06:46:36 pm »

Quote from: Number 7 on October 27, 2018, 06:02:34 pm

Changed the game when he came in by adding an extra attacking dimension to our play.

Has to start to start at Arsenal for me.

Cubes tend to do that.

DefJack · « **Reply #1285 on:** October 27, 2018, 06:53:34 pm »

Quote from: PhaseOfPlay on October 27, 2018, 06:46:36 pm

Cubes tend to do that.

Maybe he's a tesseract.

farawayred · « **Reply #1286 on:** October 27, 2018, 06:54:28 pm »

Quote from: PhaseOfPlay on October 27, 2018, 06:46:36 pm

Cubes tend to do that.

You mean that our attack went from 2D to 3D?

Bolrick · « **Reply #1287 on:** October 27, 2018, 07:42:06 pm »

i think we have to play shaqiri along with firmino, mane and salah (or sturridge if one of the three have to miss out) against teams from bottom half (especially at anfield).

Zoomers · « **Reply #1288 on:** October 27, 2018, 07:50:41 pm »

Listening to Klopp's post match conference - it seems he didn't start him because he's still trying to learn how Shaq reacts to too many games in a short period of time (injury wise). He played for Switzerland in both their games and played 90 minutes against Huddersfield and 70 minutes against Red Star so that makes sense.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #1289 on:** October 27, 2018, 11:10:17 pm »

He’s magic

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #1290 on:** October 27, 2018, 11:12:05 pm »

What a signing, he's been brilliant and seems to be loving it here. Delighted for him to get a goal today and he took it brilliantly.

Would be good to see him step up and take set piece duties, I miss seeing the net ripple when we get a freekick in shooting distance

Suareznumber7 · « **Reply #1291 on:** October 27, 2018, 11:13:17 pm »

It’s nice to finally have top quality players to come in to change matches.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #1292 on:** October 27, 2018, 11:14:48 pm »

Quote from: RobbieRedman on October 27, 2018, 04:51:44 pm

Still makes me think of Dennis Taylor every time I see this.

SlowRap · « **Reply #1293 on:** October 27, 2018, 11:25:16 pm »

the Swiss Coutinho

YNWA_O · « **Reply #1294 on:** October 27, 2018, 11:35:43 pm »

klopp really brings out the best in players

soxfan · « **Reply #1295 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:00:01 am »

Since arriving at LFC, Xherdan looks like a guy who was wrongfully in prison for 20 years and finally got let out. Have you ever seen a player so happy?

killer-heels · « **Reply #1296 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:01:27 am »

Quote from: soxfan on October 28, 2018, 12:00:01 am

Since arriving at LFC, Xherdan looks like a guy who was wrongfully in prison for 20 years and finally got let out. Have you ever seen a player so happy?

He played and frequently had to visit Stoke. Probably the equivalent of 20 years in prison.

gjr1 · « **Reply #1297 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:05:06 am »

His natural ability to find those pockets of space between the lines is brilliant. Then once he receives the ball he instinctively knows what he's going to do with it.

Reminds me of Peter Beardsley

MNAA · « **Reply #1298 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:53:11 am »

Quote from: gjr1 on October 28, 2018, 12:05:06 am

His natural ability to find those pockets of space between the lines is brilliant. Then once he receives the ball he instinctively knows what he's going to do with it.

Reminds me of Peter Beardsley

Beardsley never smiled like Shaq ... and Shaq is funnier

Bobinhood · « **Reply #1299 on:** October 28, 2018, 01:31:13 am »

so maybe now we are looking at Shaq and Lallana cementing a shared spot in that midfield?

its like a reality show...the task is so huge the talent so great that no one man can do it alone, becoming nailed on in this Klopp Liverpool squad. Can Naby and Jordan come back from this big Playing Time threat? stay tuned for next weeks lineups.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #1300 on:** October 28, 2018, 01:01:57 am »

He's very good and I love what he brings from midfield. He's got the creative spark we've lacked since Coutinho left and while he's not that level of player, he's still very good and seems to click almost naturally with the front three as most good players do with other good players.

Advil · « **Reply #1301 on:** October 28, 2018, 03:35:34 am »

Quote from: jooneyisdagod on October 28, 2018, 01:01:57 am

He's very good and I love what he brings from midfield. He's got the creative spark we've lacked since Coutinho left and while he's not that level of player, he's still very good and seems to click almost naturally with the front three as most good players do with other good players.

Coutinho is really good but from what we seen of Shaq (So far this season), he seems more consistent and fit our team play more.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #1302 on:** October 28, 2018, 05:25:22 am »

Quote from: Advil on October 28, 2018, 03:35:34 am

Coutinho is really good but from what we seen of Shaq (So far this season), he seems more consistent and fit our team play more.

Yep.

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #1303 on:** October 28, 2018, 05:52:22 am »

Quote from: Advil on October 28, 2018, 03:35:34 am

Coutinho is really good but from what we seen of Shaq (So far this season), he seems more consistent and fit our team play more.

Coutinho wasn't a straight fit into our team for sure but he is outrageously good. That's why Barca paid what they did for him. Despite not being a perfect fit, he was smashing in the goals and creating a heap of chances in most games. We are doing Shaq a disservice by comparing him to one of the best players we've had at Liverpool for a few years now.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #1304 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:21:17 pm »

The enjoyment he had in scoring was boss.

Vinay · « **Reply #1305 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:26:13 pm »

Quote from: Advil on October 28, 2018, 03:35:34 am

Coutinho is really good but from what we seen of Shaq (So far this season), he seems more consistent and fit our team play more.

Come on man! I know we love Shaqiri, and that he can win us games. But let us keep our feet on the ground, eh? Coutinho is as consistent as ther eis, and would fit any teams play. That is how good Coutinho is.

Chalky Boots · « **Reply #1306 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:27:22 pm »

Quote from: Advil on October 28, 2018, 03:35:34 am

Coutinho is really good but from what we seen of Shaq (So far this season), he seems more consistent and fit our team play more.

Coutinho is a much better footballer but it was always evident that he didn't have the speed + aerobic capacity to work in our midfield without us making huge adjustments to fit him in. Shaqiri is the opposite, less talented but he has good end product on a consistent basis and has the speed and energy to get about the midfield without us losing shape. The only thing I'd say is he probably doesn't give us enough control in possession in those areas yet, which you'd imagine why Keita would come in at some point soon (and maybe why Klopp started Lallana yesterday).

Coolie High · « **Reply #1307 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:27:59 pm »

Quote from: Advil on October 28, 2018, 03:35:34 am

Coutinho is really good but from what we seen of Shaq (So far this season), he seems more consistent and fit our team play more.

No chance he’s just in a better team.

latortuga · « **Reply #1308 on:** October 28, 2018, 12:49:11 pm »

We should be making more of the threat we carry at corners. Maybe Shaqiri is the answer with his whipping style of free kicks. Can't recall if he takes them for Switzerland and how he goes, but Salah is hardly setting them up for our big man.

classycarra · « **Reply #1309 on:** October 28, 2018, 01:07:18 pm »

Quote from: latortuga on October 28, 2018, 12:49:11 pm

We should be making more of the threat we carry at corners. Maybe Shaqiri is the answer with his whipping style of free kicks. Can't recall if he takes them for Switzerland and how he goes, but Salah is hardly setting them up for our big man.

As soon as he came on, he took over left footed set piece duty. He's also higher up on free kicks too - see the one that bounced on the line for Salah to tap in against Southampton

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #1310 on:** October 28, 2018, 01:10:07 pm »

Cubeinho.

Zlen · « **Reply #1311 on:** October 28, 2018, 01:17:25 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on October 28, 2018, 01:10:07 pm

Cubeinho.

Tony19:6 · « **Reply #1312 on:** October 28, 2018, 02:00:56 pm »

Would really like to see him get a run now.

Thought our MF was a bit pedestrian yesterday until he and Millie came on.

Gaz123456 · « **Reply #1313 on:** October 28, 2018, 03:15:54 pm »

I think he'll score around ten goals from midfield this season.

Another top signing and proof that you don't need to pay top dollar to get quality (look at Milner, Gomez and Robertson as further proof)

keyop · « **Reply #1314 on:** October 28, 2018, 03:36:35 pm »

Quality player with truckloads of enthusiasm, guile, and attacking intent.

Loved the way he was determined to celebrate in front of the Kop, and after being initially denied by his team mates, he waited then held his arms aloft and got the cheers he deserved.

That huge smile is brilliant to see on one of our team, and seems to be what Klopp does to his players - he makes them happy and motivated and they play great football for him.

thekitkatshuffler · « **Reply #1315 on:** October 28, 2018, 06:59:55 pm »

Need to get him a run in the team, if only so he's comfortable enough to bring back the folded arms celebration.

the_red_pill · « **Reply #1316 on:** October 28, 2018, 07:59:16 pm »

Quote from: jooneyisdagod on October 28, 2018, 05:52:22 am

Coutinho wasn't a straight fit into our team for sure but he is outrageously good. That's why Barca paid what they did for him. Despite not being a perfect fit, he was smashing in the goals and creating a heap of chances in most games. We are doing Shaq a disservice by comparing him to one of the best players we've had at Liverpool for a few years now.

He's long gone, but my 2 main problems with Coutinho were that his constant roaming left a large hole that got exploited a lot and the fact that if you shut him down, we were less effective(Dembele for instance). What he adds, he takes away sort of a situation. It's very telling that while he scored quite a few goals, precious few were matchwinning.
He didn't fit our team as well as Shaq who while not being blessed with that sort of talent, likes to press and he stays within he's role. Even though he's not at that level, he appears more balanced and consistent.

Sharado · « **Reply #1317 on:** October 28, 2018, 08:10:15 pm »

Quote from: thekitkatshuffler on October 28, 2018, 06:59:55 pm

Need to get him a run in the team, if only so he's comfortable enough to bring back the folded arms celebration.

Hoping he does the other celebration he likes away in Belgrade.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #1318 on:** October 28, 2018, 08:13:02 pm »

Quote from: Sharado on October 28, 2018, 08:10:15 pm

Hoping he does the other celebration he likes away in Belgrade.

I'm concerned about his safety if we start him in Belgrade. The fucker would score a hat-trick there, and put himself in trouble.

Chalky Boots · « **Reply #1319 on:** October 28, 2018, 08:38:16 pm »

Quote from: the_red_pill on October 28, 2018, 07:59:16 pm

He's long gone, but my 2 main problems with Coutinho were that his constant roaming left a large hole that got exploited a lot and the fact that if you shut him down, we were less effective(Dembele for instance). What he adds, he takes away sort of a situation. It's very telling that while he scored quite a few goals, precious few were matchwinning.
He didn't fit our team as well as Shaq who while not being blessed with that sort of talent, likes to press and he stays within he's role. Even though he's not at that level, he appears more balanced and consistent.

He is long gone but I'm pretty sure most of Phils goals were decisive ones for us to break deadlocks.