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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #200 on: July 14, 2018, 12:49:55 am »
I'll be interested to see how his used.

Wish him all the best, certainly has some tools that are a point of difference and making him an intriguing option
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #201 on: July 14, 2018, 12:55:38 am »
Chuffed with this! Reckon he'll play a lot more than many people are assuming. Happy days!
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #202 on: July 14, 2018, 01:08:20 am »
Chuffed with this! Reckon he'll play a lot more than many people are assuming.

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #203 on: July 14, 2018, 01:13:02 am »
Really, really interesting signing this!

From what I remember, he was one of the more exciting young talents in Europe a few years back, so when he joined Stoke City, I was more than a little surprised.
I assumed the reason he was no longer in an Inter Milan or Bayern shirt was because he was one of those players who was undoubtedly talented, but lacked the mentality to use it effectively at a big club, great for Youtube highlights, not so great in a 90 minute game.

If Klopp firmly believes Shaqiri has the mentality, intelligence and work rate to play for a top club like Liverpool, then I'm all for it, the lad has some real ability with a football at his feet and has always impressed me whenever I've watched Switzerland.           
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #204 on: July 14, 2018, 01:15:24 am »
I'll be interested to see how his used.

Wish him all the best, certainly has some tools that are a point of difference and making him an intriguing option

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #205 on: July 14, 2018, 01:20:20 am »
Welcome to our wonderful Xherdan.

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #206 on: July 14, 2018, 01:21:14 am »

... and then we had someone say Moses Simon was a target. Fellaini possibly on a bosman. They just lost it man. Proper frothing at the mouth.
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #207 on: July 14, 2018, 01:23:55 am »
Great signing, bargain of a price. He's still quite young as well.
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #208 on: July 14, 2018, 01:37:49 am »
He knows the league and he knows where the goal is. Bargain at that price.

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #209 on: July 14, 2018, 01:47:50 am »
Thought this from Klopp was interesting: "“From our perspective, he is someone who makes a big difference to the squad and team, because he can fit in so many positions in our system. He gives us greater flexibility in how we can use our current players also. This is cool."
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #210 on: July 14, 2018, 01:50:45 am »
Fantastic adition, welcome!

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #213 on: July 14, 2018, 02:19:03 am »
Really pleased about this signing. Welcome to LFC, Mighty Mouse!

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #214 on: July 14, 2018, 02:30:24 am »
Thought this from Klopp was interesting: "“From our perspective, he is someone who makes a big difference to the squad and team, because he can fit in so many positions in our system. He gives us greater flexibility in how we can use our current players also. This is cool."

The "positions" in our system part is interesting because I disagree. Which means I am wrong obviously - which I like as it means there is knowledge to be acquired.

How I see it, he can't play many roles in our system, and the only position I can see is right forward. He isn't a striker or a false 9 and I cannot see him playing on the left. Unlike Mane who played on the right but is lethal shooting with his left, Shaqiri's most dangerous weapon is cutting in on his left. For me he is a left footed Coutinho in the sense of how you can use him in the front 3. Brazil toyed with using him on the left, he never really shone there. He only looks a real threat starting on that left spot as a roaming playmaker.

If we move to similar to the Dortmund system of a 4-2-3-1, and I proposed we might months ago if we got a Kehl/Bender like #6, then maybe that changes. Klopp often had a proper winger in the team on his stronger foot (Kuba/Großkreutz). I don't think you want him there though. Then he had a goalscorer to supplement the focal point striker. I don't think he is either of those things. But he would fit as a playmaker/long range threat starting in either #10 or the right forward role.

But even then, that is two positions and basically one role just changing the starting position. 
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #216 on: July 14, 2018, 02:49:24 am »
The "positions" in our system part is interesting because I disagree. Which means I am wrong obviously - which I like as it means there is knowledge to be acquired.

How I see it, he can't play many roles in our system, and the only position I can see is right forward. He isn't a striker or a false 9 and I cannot see him playing on the left. Unlike Mane who played on the right but is lethal shooting with his left, Shaqiri's most dangerous weapon is cutting in on his left. For me he is a left footed Coutinho in the sense of how you can use him in the front 3. Brazil toyed with using him on the left, he never really shone there. He only looks a real threat starting on that left spot as a roaming playmaker.

If we move to similar to the Dortmund system of a 4-2-3-1, and I proposed we might months ago if we got a Kehl/Bender like #6, then maybe that changes. Klopp often had a proper winger in the team on his stronger foot (Kuba/Großkreutz). I don't think you want him there though. Then he had a goalscorer to supplement the focal point striker. I don't think he is either of those things. But he would fit as a playmaker/long range threat starting in either #10 or the right forward role.

But even then, that is two positions and basically one role just changing the starting position.

Not sure, Babu. Roles over positions, but skillsets dictate roles. He can press from the front and score, and has good acceleration, so the #9 spot is doable. He can create, assist and penetrate, as well as take accurate long shots, so anywhere in the AM line (#7, #10, #11) will work; and he can link play with his dribbling and long passing from the #8 role. So I can see where Klopp is coming from.
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #217 on: July 14, 2018, 02:50:33 am »
The three additions so far will make such a huge difference for us.

Ward, Clyne, Matip, Klavan, Moreno, Gini, Milner, Hendo, Lallana, Shaqiri, Origi.

This is likely our second 11 as things stand. The turnaround in the quality and depth of our squad under Klopp, with his net spend still under 100 million during his time here is staggering.

Our first 11 was on par with this when he took over barring 1 Coutinho basically.

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #218 on: July 14, 2018, 02:54:48 am »
Not sure, Babu. Roles over positions, but skillsets dictate roles. He can press from the front and score, and has good acceleration, so the #9 spot is doable. He can create, assist and penetrate, as well as take accurate long shots, so anywhere in the AM line (#7, #10, #11) will work; and he can link play with his dribbling and long passing from the #8 role. So I can see where Klopp is coming from.

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #219 on: July 14, 2018, 03:01:21 am »
Really happy for the signing, Shaqiri provide much need depth for our squad and he has great attitude and skill. I am sure Klopp will bring out the best from him.
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #220 on: July 14, 2018, 03:08:58 am »
The net spend boys are quiet tonight

But....

He's too cheap!!!! :'(

What am I supposed to say the next time I see the guys in the sandlot?

They said any transfer should be judged by the fee paid. That's why mr Iceland won the tranferwindow last summer. :butt

I'll end up wetting my nappy over this..

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #221 on: July 14, 2018, 03:10:31 am »
One interesting thing is that as far as I can figure this puts us at the limit of non-homegrown players for the season, at least until Origi and/or Grujic are sold or go off on loan. Guessing that'll probably be happening imminently if Fekir's genuinely a possibility.

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #222 on: July 14, 2018, 03:29:29 am »
he needs to stop smiling in pictures!

Good signing though, now let's go get Fekir.
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #223 on: July 14, 2018, 03:36:19 am »
He did a little message for LFC TV, and he pronounced his last name as "Sha-k-iri"

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« Reply #224 on: July 14, 2018, 03:42:02 am »
Always thought Shaqiri a good player but the stat and analysis is an eye opener.  Love players with that little bit of "attitude", that bit "madness / wtf" -- not bad at all.

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« Reply #225 on: July 14, 2018, 04:11:34 am »
He did a little message for LFC TV, and he pronounced his last name as "Sha-k-iri"

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #226 on: July 14, 2018, 04:12:28 am »
Sturridge/Origi/Ings will probably fetch his price and wages if we can find a buyer.

This is one of those deals we'd always miss out on when other teams picked them up.
Ngolo Kante was another, 25 million release clause and Chelsea picked him up before anyone could have a sniff.

He'll probably be in rotation (I dont see him getting too many minutes in the first few months when he is adapting to our style) with any of the front 4 positions. I can see him capable of doing a job in either of those 4 spots. Still hard to believe how good our depth is starting to look. Have we ever had better depth in quality in the last 25 years?

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #227 on: July 14, 2018, 04:45:16 am »
But....

He's too cheap!!!! :'(

What am I supposed to say the next time I see the guys in the sandlot?

They said any transfer should be judged by the fee paid. That's why mr Iceland won the tranferwindow last summer. :butt

I'll end up wetting my nappy over this..

Funny but true. Weirdest RAWK transfer in a while. Been following this on the ARSE for weeks and opinions have been all over the spectrum from fat lazy hobbit to undervalued diamond in the rough. Hope it is the latter.
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #228 on: July 14, 2018, 04:49:55 am »
Is Shakira still with Pique? Otherwise Shakira & Shaqiri sounds good to me.

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #229 on: July 14, 2018, 05:01:56 am »
One interesting thing is that as far as I can figure this puts us at the limit of non-homegrown players for the season, at least until Origi and/or Grujic are sold or go off on loan. Guessing that'll probably be happening imminently if Fekir's genuinely a possibility.

Fabinho counts as home grown now having legally changed his name to Stan. "He can't be foreign, his name is Stan for fuck sake"

Chamberlain counts as club trained. We took a part time male body builder and trained him how to play football. At least you would think that was true reading his thread when his signed and then now.
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #230 on: July 14, 2018, 06:22:01 am »
Thought this from Klopp was interesting: "“From our perspective, he is someone who makes a big difference to the squad and team, because he can fit in so many positions in our system. He gives us greater flexibility in how we can use our current players also. This is cool."

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #231 on: July 14, 2018, 06:27:50 am »
Another fantastic video from MrBoywunder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiamJSLPT8U

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #233 on: July 14, 2018, 06:46:10 am »
Another fantastic video from MrBoywunder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiamJSLPT8U

thanks

that video just shows why stoke was relegated. the amount of times he put his teammate thru just to fuck it up at the final hurdle. how the fuck someone can miss a tap in too. 

there were also times where he seems to be the lone person attacking with hardly any teammates offering an option.

This is where i think he would love to play with our front 3. All mobile and creating options and opportunities for each other. I do think that it will take a while to see the best of him just like ox. maybe we will see a slimmer and more mobile cube in January.

shall post this again as question wasn't answered. How much are we actually offering him?

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #234 on: July 14, 2018, 06:51:54 am »
Welcome, Xherdan! Much needed depth and a quality player to boot. Klopp looks understandably buzzing.

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #235 on: July 14, 2018, 06:55:04 am »
Welcome! I hope we'll see Mane - Salah - Shaqiri upfront against a high defense line

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #236 on: July 14, 2018, 07:00:05 am »
Purely as backup for Mane/Salah what do we think of Shaquiri?

Is he of required quality. 8 goals last year for that shite team.

If under £20m what would you guys say?

We need alternatives to our dynamic duo

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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #237 on: July 14, 2018, 07:00:20 am »
Thought this from Klopp was interesting: "“From our perspective, he is someone who makes a big difference to the squad and team, because he can fit in so many positions in our system. He gives us greater flexibility in how we can use our current players also. This is cool."
indeed, personally i think we may use him as an out and out  winger from time to time , thus adding a different dimension to our attacks. This will undoubtedly give Mo an Bobby some alternative supply lines and different movement into the box.  Is Klopp looking for XS to help Mo with a 'hard act to follow' 2nd season?
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #238 on: July 14, 2018, 07:27:46 am »
Another fantastic video from MrBoywunder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiamJSLPT8U

Some lovely stuff there. He clearly brings an ability to hit controlled accurate finishes with either foot while running at defences in and around the edge of the box. I like it when we add yet another type of threat to our attacking canon. 😁
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Re: Xherdan Shaqiri - Confirmed!
« Reply #239 on: July 14, 2018, 07:32:25 am »
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