He's on a similar path to the one Origi has tread through the years - not a starter, always seems to have rumours of an exit circulating but has still delivered some crucial appearances. He's not one to be mouthing off in the press about his lack of games, and whenever he's come in has done well. His brace against United last year, scoring an overhead kick on his debut, scoring in the derby last year, his assist and overall performance against Barca...
Divock's career has been similar - 5 goals in derbies, his goals against Dortmund in the Europa in 2016, the two against Barcelona, scoring the winner in Madrid... all of this without being a regular.
Would really like to see more of Shaqiri next year as he's an entertaining player, and an undoubted talent. Presuming the front 3 remains as it always has, with a midfield 3 of Fabinho & Henderson +1 (No Thiago chat in here please
) then we've got Wijnaldum, Keita, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Milner, Jones, Shaqiri, Minamino, Origi and Brewster competing for one spot in the team and lets say four places on the bench. It's a nice selection headache to have, but you do struggle to see where the game time comes from.
Hopefully get to see him in the cups at least.
