Reported Liverpool target Xherdan Shaqiri could not prevent Switzerland from crashing out of the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Sweden in the last-16 on Tuesday, and some Liverpool fans have taken to Twitter to react to his display.
Shaqiri was a constant threat for the Swiss throughout the match but could not find a way past a dogged Swedish defence, with a deflected goal from Emil Forsberg being enough to settle the tie.
The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield in recent weeks, with the Independent reporting that the Reds are set to confirm the signing after the World Cup.
Some Liverpool fans have now taken to Twitter to react to Shaqiri’s display against Sweden, with many seemingly excited by the prospect of signing the diminutive winger.
Live 4 Liverpool have rounded up some of the best tweets:
Shaqiri would be such a good signing if we get him. With Klopp the sky is his limit #LFC #SWI #WorldCup
— SM? (@SauceLikeSharin) July 3, 2018
Shaqiri's delivery is consistently excellent. I can see him racking up double digit assists for us next season #LFC ???
— Futbol: O Jogo Bonito (@David___LFC) July 3, 2018
If we really get Shaqiri, he'll be a damn good option off the bench#LFC
— Irwan (@wancrnls) July 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/KloppsLaugh/status/1014153355764158464
Lets go cheer Shaqiri up Liverpool #LFC
— Kristian Vestergaard (@Schen_RulEz) July 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/DembeReloaded/status/1014178303853424642
https://twitter.com/Forza_Firmino/status/1014176991392813059
Shaqiri looked really good in the World Cup. Suddenly that 15 million isn't looking so bad ? #LFC
— WeGoAgain (@FabioCavo) July 3, 2018
https://twitter.com/PierreBigBear14/status/1014183801294065665
OPINION
It is clear to see that there are a lot of Reds fans getting excited about the possibility of seeing Shaqiri at Anfield, and who can blame them. The Swiss winger gave a good account of himself at the World Cup, and has always been slightly too good to be playing for a club like Stoke. The fee that is reportedly on the table is £12million, which is a huge bargain in today’s market, and this is a deal which makes perfect sense for the club. Shaqiri will not start for the Reds, but his presence on the bench will be a huge asset for Jurgen Klopp as he looks to add depth to his squad.
