Xherdan Shaqiri is one of the most talented players in the Liverpool squad, there is no doubt
That being said, the Switzerland international has never been able to convert his indisputable technical abilities into regular starts for the reigning Premier League champions
In fact, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan player was set to leave Anfield this summer after struggling for match time in 2019/20
Nonetheless, stay at this point he has and it is undeniable that being awarded a place in the starting XI for Liverpool’s Carabao Cup opener was a great opportunity for the midfielder
Of course, you can only turn Jurgen Klopp’s head when the opposition is League One Lincoln City, but there is nothing wrong with trying to impress the manager.
And that’s exactly what Shaqiri did in the opening trade at Sincil Bank when he kicked off the game with a truly mind-blowing free kick.
Shaqiri has always been revered as one of the best free kickers in the business, but his East Midlands strike is right up there with some of his best
Things got even better for the Premier League side moments later as well, with Takumi Minamino producing his own brilliant strike after Lincoln gave in on the cheap
The ball quickly fell on the Japan international after Liverpool picked their opponents and pulled the visitors into a surely unassailable lead with a right-footed curling effort
Minamino and Shaqiri are both on the outskirts of the Liverpool squad and face an even tougher task to get into the starting XI after Diogo Jota’s summer signing
Nevertheless, ignoring the fact that Lincoln was their opponent, you can’t ask for more of either player than to score an all-time scorer and we’re sure he won’t be lost to Klopp
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Lincoln City vs Liverpool, Man City
World News – AU – Xherdan Shaqiri just scored a simply outrageous free kick for Liverpool vs Lincoln
