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Samie · « **Reply #520 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:20:46 am »

Oh baby when you score like that, you make us Reds go mad...

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #521 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:24:14 am »

Fantastic goal.

J-Mc- · « **Reply #522 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:25:44 am »

One thing that I noticed tonight is compare that Shaqiri to the one at Stoke last season.

He moved around the pitch like the weight was lifted off his shoulders, everywhere he turned, we had a player making a run and getting into better positions. He didn’t need to do it all alone and he looked relieved and like he was enjoying football again for the first time in months.

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #523 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:27:00 am »

Quote from: J-Mc- on July 29, 2018, 02:25:44 am

One thing that I noticed tonight is compare that Shaqiri to the one at Stoke last season.

He moved around the pitch like the weight was lifted off his shoulders, everywhere he turned, we had a player making a run and getting into better positions. He didn’t need to do it all alone and he looked relieved and like he was enjoying football again for the first time in months.

It looked like it took him about 5 minutes to "get it", and say "oh right, there IS quality around me", and then he was almost at the centre of every attacking movement we were doing, and if he wasn't, he was looking to be.

terry_macss_perm · « **Reply #524 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:33:36 am »

Quote from: PhaseOfPlay on July 29, 2018, 02:27:00 am

It looked like it took him about 5 minutes to "get it", and say "oh right, there IS quality around me", and then he was almost at the centre of every attacking movement we were doing, and if he wasn't, he was looking to be.

Obviously it won’t be every week but I’m looking forward to the occasional home game with the usual front 3 and a midfield that includes Shaqiri and Keita.

When did we last score double figures in a league game?

Branno · « **Reply #525 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:42:34 am »

He is the 2018 version of Dave Speedie

soxfan · « **Reply #526 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:50:55 am »

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #527 on:** July 29, 2018, 02:57:56 am »

Quote from: Branno on July 29, 2018, 02:42:34 am

He is the 2018 version of Dave Speedie

He's a taxi driver now, apparently.

Another one in the "Souness should have kept him" pile.

Miltonred · « **Reply #528 on:** July 29, 2018, 03:58:11 am »

Watching how he operated tonight and where he positioned himself, I think he gets a Central role. I think we might be seeing him playing where Ox played.
I can see him playing way more often than I initially thought, and I think him and Salah are on the field together a fair bit.

As Firmino drops deep sometimes I can imagine XS pushing into that space.

Very, very exciting.

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #529 on:** July 29, 2018, 04:14:19 am »

A goal like this in his very first game in a preseason friendly. Damn he has set a high bar for himself.

PhaseOfPlay · « **Reply #530 on:** July 29, 2018, 04:18:03 am »

Quote from: Miltonred on July 29, 2018, 03:58:11 am

Watching how he operated tonight and where he positioned himself, I think he gets a Central role. I think we might be seeing him playing where Ox played.
I can see him playing way more often than I initially thought, and I think him and Salah are on the field together a fair bit.

As Firmino drops deep sometimes I can imagine XS pushing into that space.

Very, very exciting.

Indeed. It won't start like this, but it will often end up like this:

Wouldn't fancy defending against that.

ScouserAtHeart · « **Reply #531 on:** July 29, 2018, 04:30:49 am »

All hail the power cube

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #532 on:** July 29, 2018, 04:53:13 am »

Too early to say but if he keeps that up in the rest of the pre-season, he'll start against the hammers. I loved the signing, but my expectations were that he'd take a little while to find his feet. Man looks like he'll hit the ground running. From the way we've gone about in the market, it looks like we'll be starting 4-2-4 in most games which ends up looking like a 2-2-6 with the fullbacks booming forward. I probably make no sense right now and I don't even care cause I've never ever felt so happy with our squad in the last 15 years.

Bend It Like Aurelio · « **Reply #533 on:** July 29, 2018, 05:12:49 am »

Quote from: PhaseOfPlay on July 29, 2018, 04:18:03 am

Indeed. It won't start like this, but it will often end up like this:

Wouldn't fancy defending against that.

I think we were talking about that before how Klopp wants to buy Shaqiri and Fekir just to play more or less 4 up with Hendo / Keita / Wijnaldum / Fabinho as the base. It makes perfect sense with all of our transfer strategies so far this window. Before we would have had more issues with the lack of midfielders to support this system, but now it is entirely feasible.

I am predicting we will score even more goals this year. Can be done.

ilirks · « **Reply #534 on:** July 29, 2018, 07:05:34 am »

Hello to everyone
I'm writing here after 4 years only to say Welcome to Liverpool SHAQA!!
Shakiri is from my country(Kosovo) and I'm happy to see him in the biggest club in the world

ynwa

AndyMuller · « **Reply #535 on:** July 29, 2018, 07:31:03 am »

What a fucking goal.

IanZG · « **Reply #536 on:** July 29, 2018, 08:12:42 am »

So after scoring the best meme of the season, now he's scored the goal of the preseason, and against United of all clubs. He's paid his transfer fee off, hasn't he?

AndyMuller · « **Reply #537 on:** July 29, 2018, 08:29:30 am »

First thing I thought when we signed him was we are about to see some worldies hit the back of the net this season.

This fella goes and scores one on his debut!

bobadicious · « **Reply #538 on:** July 29, 2018, 08:37:50 am »

I thought his first touch and turning quickly and speed of thought were impressive. Didn't know he had that in him.

lucid-tentacles · « **Reply #539 on:** July 29, 2018, 08:42:20 am »

Xherdan Shaqiri . What a Fekir!

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #540 on:** July 29, 2018, 08:43:52 am »

Quote from: IanZG on July 29, 2018, 08:12:42 am

So after scoring the best meme of the season, now he's scored the goal of the preseason, and against United of all clubs. He's paid his transfer fee off, hasn't he?

Those lfc branded Rubik’s Cubes sales will pay for the fee twice over.

ScouserAtHeart · « **Reply #541 on:** July 29, 2018, 08:50:38 am »

Quote from: lucid-tentacles on July 29, 2018, 08:42:20 am

Xherdan Shaqiri . What a Fekir!

Zoomers · « **Reply #542 on:** July 29, 2018, 08:52:57 am »

Motherfucking Shaq

Zlen · « **Reply #543 on:** July 29, 2018, 09:18:13 am »

Did not want this transfer, but he is aleviating my fears by entering his Liverpool days in the best possible state of mind - and that signal the birth of a completely new Shaqiri. Similar to what happened with Oxlade last year, he could shatter all preconceptions about him in a space of few months and emerge a very different and improved player. Which would obviously be great. Just keep working hard with a smile.

an fear dearg · « **Reply #544 on:** July 29, 2018, 09:32:26 am »

Imagine the situation if between him, Sturridge and Keita they add 30 goals to our output. That’s not unreasonable I think. I know we may not have the same return from the for the front 3 but we might not be far off it. Imagine another +30 and with VVD settled and Allison in nets yours like to think that this would reduce the goals against by 10-15. There is huge optimism there. I’m so excited about the seasons ahead. Can’t bloody wait!

The Test · « **Reply #545 on:** July 29, 2018, 09:45:02 am »

Just watched highlights. so Mane and Salah only played 1st half and then XS came on with Ojo and Sturridge right? If so can you imagine him pulling the strings behind the former 2 and Firmino. Think this'll be his eureka moment.

Red Beret · « **Reply #546 on:** July 29, 2018, 09:57:43 am »

A goal and two assists? He's a bit of quality this lad isn't he?

Reckon he's going to feature a lot more than we expected. Going to be a fun season for us.

Fordy · « **Reply #547 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:05:11 am »

Steal of the summer.

This is what we're missing.

A player that can produce goals out of nothing.

robgomm · « **Reply #548 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:14:39 am »

£13 million? We could've got 13 Trevor Francisis for that.

fowlermagic · « **Reply #549 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:21:00 am »

Great goal last night and from what I saw was buzzing around making a nuisance of himself, A wee reminder of a Craig Bellamy who could come on and up the pace / make a difference. Will be interesting to see how he progresses as the likes of Bayern & us dont come a knocking unless they think you can be a class act.

Souness1 · « **Reply #550 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:24:43 am »

Love the guy already, what a debut!

He had a cracker of a second half but most important thing for me is just how happy he seems to be here. Top signing for 13m.

SerbianScouser · « **Reply #551 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:33:27 am »

When you join a well functioning team full of quality players it's no wonder majority of our new signings thrive here.

With that being said it's only one preseason game, long way to go before we declare him a success though his touches between the lines were very encouraging.

Alecs left foot · « **Reply #552 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:35:01 am »

After that goal. Spare a thought for the Neville Brothers. they must be on the verge of topping themselves.
Here hoping.

SteveLFC · « **Reply #553 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:35:50 am »

Welcome to the club Shaqattack..

Definitely a theme here. Super talented young players that fall slightly off track, Klopp gives them a nitrous oxide injection and BOOM!

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #554 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:38:05 am »

He was always going to be better when surrounded by better players. At Stoke he was by far their best player but little help particularly with their shit on a stick football.

I always felt he would look much better in our side and whilst it is early days, he certainly started the right way

Pradan · « **Reply #555 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:38:27 am »

If is able to play as an '8' and put in performances as close to that against better opposition then that will change everything, because when it comes to the difference between challenging for the league and winning it, we need extra creativity in that role. One area where we are lagging behind City with their De Bruyne-Silva combo, but if he can translate that sort of showing when we play genuine opposition then a Keita-Shaqiri combo is going to be something else.

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #556 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:40:48 am »

Quote from: robgomm on July 29, 2018, 10:14:39 am

£13 million? We could've got 13 Trevor Francisis for that.

or 130 John Toshacks?

robgomm · « **Reply #557 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:42:35 am »

Quote from: shelts on July 29, 2018, 10:40:48 am

or 130 John Toshacks?

Ooof, now you're talking.

J-Mc- · « **Reply #558 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:55:21 am »

He’ll be this seasons Ox.

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #559 on:** July 29, 2018, 10:57:40 am »

Always been behind this signing 100 percent. He's got dynamite in his feet this fella.

What a debut against the shower